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), the Blue Angels, at two primary locations: Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, and Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. This combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services is categorized under NAICS 315210, Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors, and PSC J084, Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuild of Equipment- Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement.

The scope of work is subject to the Berry Amendment via DFARS 252.225-7012, requiring a preference for certain domestic commodities with no applicable exceptions. Evaluation involves a two-component submission process. Component One requires the delivery of two sample flight suits to the NFDS in Pensacola by April 20, 2026. Component Two requires 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 March 13, 2026, deadline for vendors to submit an intent to respond and request government-furnished materials, such as Nomex fabric and squadron crests, and an April 16, 2026, deadline for technical questions.

The solicitation includes 15 attachments, such as the Statement of Work, various amendments, and technical exhibits including Property Control Plans and Product Descriptions. Performance will primarily take place in Pensacola, Florida, and Noni Arcilla serves as the primary point of contact. All requirements regarding quotation instructions, evaluation criteria, and delivery schedules are detailed in the formal Request for Quotation and its associated exhibits.