VOLK FIELD ANGB AIRFIELD LIGHTING
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
The Department of the Army is conducting a Sources Sought notice for Volk Field ANGB Airfield Lighting at Camp Douglas, WI. This is market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing a complete turnkey airfield lighting system. Responses are due by April 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CDT.
Scope of Work
This project involves replacing the existing outdated airfield lighting system at Volk Field Air National Guard Base. The scope includes runway in-pavement and edge lights, runway approach lights, taxiway edge lights, apron flood lights, and a relocated lighting vault with constant current regulators and a backup generator. All work must adhere to current Unified Facilities Criteria and applicable military airfield standards. A phased approach is required to maintain airfield activity, except during runway and approach lighting replacement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors ($19.0M Small Business size standard)
- Set-Aside: This notice is to gain knowledge of capable small businesses to determine if a set-aside solicitation is appropriate.
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT)
- Published: April 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Camp Douglas, WI
Submission Requirements
Interested small businesses must submit the following via email to Zachary Tevis (zachary.r.tevis.civ@army.mil) and Seth I. Swieter (seth.swieter@us.af.mil):
- "SOURCES SOUGHT RESPONSE FORM" (Attachment 1) completed in its entirety.
- Indicate interest in competing as a prime contractor and identify any subcontracting, joint ventures, or teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience (prime or subcontractor) for similar requirements, including size, scope, complexity, timeframe, and pertinent certifications. The attached form specifically asks about experience with airports requiring construction phasing, major airfield lighting projects (last 10 years), electrical vaults, medium voltage splicing certification, and airfield pavement design.
Capability packages shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.
Additional Notes
No phone calls will be accepted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for future updates.