Flight Suits for the Blue Angels

The Department of the Navy, through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego, has issued solicitation N0024426QS023 for the construction, alteration, and repair of male and female ceremonial flight suit uniforms. These services support the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS), known as the Blue Angels, with primary performance occurring at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. This requirement falls under NAICS code 315210 for Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors and PSC J084 for the maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of clothing, individual equipment, and insignia. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement.

This combined synopsis/solicitation is conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial services in accordance with FAR Part 12. The scope involves manufacturing ceremonial uniforms using government-provided materials, including Nomex fabric and specific squadron crests, while adhering to the Berry Amendment preference for domestic commodities. Contractors must manage requirements for the NFDS at two locations: Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, during the winter months, and Naval Air Station Pensacola for the remainder of the year. The solicitation includes 15 attachments such as performance descriptions, property control plans, and various amendments.

The submission process is divided into two primary components. Component One requires the delivery of two sample flight suits to the NFDS in Pensacola by April 20, 2026. Component Two consists of a written proposal, which must be submitted by the final response deadline of April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM PDT. Earlier administrative deadlines include a notice of intent to respond due March 13, 2026, and a deadline for technical questions on April 16, 2026. Noni Arcilla is the designated point of contact for this notice.