# SAM #N6274226APREL

Market Research for Apron Edge Lights Equivalent to ADB Safegate Reliance 8 inch at RAAF Base Tindal

**Buyer:** NAVFAC Pacific
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 06, 2026
**Identifier:** N6274226APREL
**NAICS:** 335129, 336413, 335139, 335132

NAVFAC Pacific, under the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy, is conducting market research for apron edge lights at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia.
- Government Buyer:
  - Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Pacific (NAVFAC Pacific)
  - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - ADB Safegate (OEM of reference product)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Apron edge lights equivalent to ADB Safegate Reliance 8 inch (Part Number RSAM301P3NYNM101)
  - Quantity not specified (market research phase)
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Lights must match photometric performance of existing LED taxiway centerline lights
  - Must be compatible and interchangeable with other LED apron edge lights on the Aerodrome
  - Must fit existing ADBSG Reliance 8 inch light base types
  - Only manufacturers with direct production or manufacturing rights to a qualified equivalent are eligible (distributors/resellers not considered)
  - Compliance required with: Part 139 MOS, ICAO Annex 14, DASDRM Section 6, FAA Advisory Circular No. 150/5345-46, and Department of Defense HIE-A
- Project Location:
  - Multi-Purpose Apron and Taxiway, RAAF Base Tindal, Australia

### Description

<p>Notice of intent to use a brand name product. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Pacific (NAVFAC Pacific) is conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing apron edge lights that have equal performance and listing/approval requirements as the ADB Safegate Reliance 8 inch (Part Number RSAM301P3NYNM101) that is manufactured by ADB Safegate.&nbsp; Responses from third-party distributors, pass through resellers, or supply brokers who do not directly own the production line or manufacturing rights to a qualified equivalent product will not be considered responsive to this market survey.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>FY26 Project WWXT240800 Multi-Purpose Apron and Taxiway, located on Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Tindal (TDL), Australia requires apron edge lights that demonstrate the following salient characteristics:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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	<p>Inset apron edge light types must have photometric performance characteristics in accordance with the requirements of Part 139 MOS, ICAO Annex 14 and DASDRM Section 6 and must exactly match the photometric performance of other LED taxiway centerline lights installed on the Aerodrome, namely lights installed on the Air Movements Apron and ORPs.&nbsp;</p>
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	<p>Inset apron edge light types must have compatibility of components with other LED apron edge lights installed on the Aerodrome to facilitate interchangeability and maintenance per the requirements of the Department of Defense policy Handbook of Infrastructure Engineering &ndash; Aerodromes (HIE-A)&nbsp;</p>
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	<p>Apron edge lights must be compatible with the existing light base types ADBSG Reliance 8 inch (Part Number RSAM301P3NYNM101) to ensure interchangeability and that the mechanical performance of the fittings are compliant with the requirements of FAA Advisory Circular No. 150/5345-46&nbsp;</p>
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<p>This is not a request for proposals, quotes, or an invitation for bid. The intent of this notice is to identify potential alternative apron edge lights that will satisfy agency requirements. To be considered, please submit detailed technical data in order for the Government to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your product to ensure compatibility with the existing system. In accordance with FAR 15.101(c)(2), a response to this notice is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The responder is solely responsible for the information it submits and any associated costs. The Government reserves the right to disregard any submittal that is incomplete or vague. Please do not submit company brochures. Please submit complete information via email to Ms. Josie Damo-Agcaoili via electronic mail at josie.g.damo-agcaoili.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 06 October 2026 at 12:00 p.m. H.S.T. &nbsp;Information received after the due date/time will not be considered. Any information provided to the Government in response to this RFI will become U.S. Government property and will not be returned. All proprietary or classified information will be treated appropriately.&nbsp;</p>

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