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Airport Lighting Company proudly announces our service to the US Military under contract with the General Services Administration (GSA).

September 3, 2020

ALC has teamed with Widefield Technology, Inc. (Widefield), a woman-owned small business and classified as HUBZone to support our nation’s military and meet the needs of fixed wing and rotary wing airfield field operations. Through the link below, Federal Government buyers and authorized contractors can source the full range of ALC products on the GSA Advantage Website, streamlining the procurement process and assuring their operations of the highest quality, Made in America aviation products.

With over 50 years of experience in the aviation global market, ALC now looks forward to participating with the GSA and support this opportunity to serve the strategic material requirements of those government offices that are taking advantage of the contract we have put in place with our partner, Widefield.

Click Here to see the full range of items on the GSA Advantage Website.

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