Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) Portable Light Towers
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
This is a Presolicitation Notice for the procurement of four (4) Portable Light Towers for the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) in Kaiserslautern, Germany. The government intends to award a contract for these mobile, diesel-powered, trailer-mounted lighting systems. Interested offerors are encouraged to provide technical sheets and/or photos of the items they intend to quote. Responses to this presolicitation are due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for mobile, diesel-powered, trailer-mounted lighting systems designed for durability and ease of transport. Each system must feature:
- Four or more high-efficiency 320W LED floodlights.
- Minimum total luminous flux exceeding 211,000 lumens.
- Illumination area of at least 9,200 square meters.
- Hydraulic vertical mast with approximately 340-degree rotation.
- Integrated alternator providing at least 4.2kVA at 240V for auxiliary power.
- External 16A outlet socket.
- Road-ready trailer with a foldable drawbar for compact storage and transport.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Place of Performance: Kaiserslautern, Germany
- Anticipated Award Date: May 8, 2026
- Set-Aside: No set-aside will be used due to the overseas location.
- Response Due (Presolicitation): May 1, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: April 22, 2026
Evaluation
This is a presolicitation notice; a formal solicitation will be issued later. Evaluation of commercial items will utilize the "most advantageous to the government" standard. The opportunity is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation and will not reimburse offerors for costs incurred in response to this notice if it is canceled.