Opportunity
SAM #FA558726Q0056
Procurement of DZ/LZ Lights for 321st Special Tactics Squadron at RAF Mildenhall
Buyer
48th Fighter Wing
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 16, 2026
Identifier
FA558726Q0056
NAICS
335139, 335129
This opportunity is for the procurement of DZ/LZ (Drop Zone/Landing Zone) lights to support the 321st Special Tactics Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, 321st Special Tactics Squadron - Products Requested: - DZ/LZ Lights (321 units) - Must meet detailed salient characteristics outlined in Attachment 1 - Portable remote LED marking system equivalent to LodeStar V2 - Steady and flashing light outputs with minimum 15 candelas - Five selectable colors: Infrared, Red, White, Blue, Green - Three LED arrays for directional lighting (horizontal, vertical, forward-facing with IR LEDs) - Customizable output directionality - Powered by four AA batteries (including lithium variants) - Durable, high-impact glass-reinforced polymer construction - Includes baseplate, tie-down assembly, and at least two ground stakes for secure anchoring - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with DAFMAN 13-217 for marking airfields, drop zones, and helicopter landing zones - Must withstand impacts from heavy machinery and aircraft - Must include unique item identification and serialization - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named, but LodeStar V2 is referenced as the benchmark - Vendors: - No specific vendors named - All technical specifications and requirements are provided in the attachments
Description
This requirement is for the 321 STS, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, for DZ/LZ lights IAW Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.