Flight Suits for the Blue Angels
DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEPT OF THE NAVY › NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR SAN DIEGO
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SYNOPSIS OF CONTRACT AWARD 1.
General Information Solicitation Number: N00244-26-Q-S023
Contracting Office: Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) 3985 Cummings Rd., BLDG 116 San Diego, CA 92136
Requiring Activity: Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS) 390 San Carlos Rd., Suite A Pensacola, FL 32508-5508 2.
Award Details Contract Award Number: N00244-26-D-0003
Contract Award Dollar Amount: $1,691,506.40 (Maximum over 5-year Ordering Period)
Contract Award Date: May 14, 2026
Prime Contractor: Aquila International, LLC 45969 Nokes Blvd., STE 180 Dulles, VA 20166-6615 3. Description of Requirement The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) FLC San Diego, has awarded a five-year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Aquila International, LLC. This contract encompasses the construction, alteration, and repair of highly specialized ceremonial flight suit uniforms in support of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS), widely known as the Blue Angels. The scope of work requires the contractor to manufacture custom, exact-fit ceremonial flight suits utilizing distinct male and female base patterns. These garments must be constructed using Government Furnished Property (GFP) such as Flame Resistant (FR) Nomex fabrics (Royal Blue, Navy Blue, and Anniversary Yellow) and specific unit insignias. The contractor is responsible for on-site measurement and fitting events at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola and Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro. In addition to initial construction, the contractor must provide rapid alteration and repair services with a mandatory fourteen (14) calendar-day Turnaround Time (TAT) to maintain the squadron's demanding demonstration schedule and zero-defect visual uniformity. The uniforms must comply strictly with NAVAIR 00-80T-123 Aircrew Systems NATOPS Manual, NAVPERS 156651, and Purchase Description (PD) 99-01, as well as all requirements specified in the Statement of Work (SOW) in the contract.
4. Subcontracting Opportunities In accordance with FAR 5.301, this synopsis is being published to announce a contract award that is likely to result in the award of subcontracts. The nature of this customized apparel manufacturing and rapid-repair requirement presents potential subcontracting and supply chain opportunities throughout the five-year Period of Performance (POP) of the IDIQ contract. All interested suppliers, small businesses, and local support organizations should reach out directly to the Prime Contractor, Aquila International, LLC, to discuss qualifications and potential involvement in the supply chain for this contract. The Government will not participate in or facilitate direct subcontracting agreements.
5. Points of Contact For inquiries regarding subcontracting opportunities, please contact the Prime Contractor directly: Prime Contractor: Aquila International, LLC Contractor POC: Todd J.
Kelsey Email: [email protected] Phone: (571) 264-6315
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