The U.S. Air Force Academy awarded a firm-fixed-price purchase order contract to Elite Auto Salon Inc., doing business as Creative Consortium, for the design and manufacture of a custom graduation stage backdrop. The $146,158.55 contract, which has a completion date of May 28, 2025, is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339950 (Sign Manufacturing). The backdrop will feature an Academy Blue background, Polaris Hall images representing different graduating classes, and Air Force logos, with specific design requirements outlined in the solicitation's Salient Characteristics. This contract is for the Class of 2025 graduation, with options for future graduating classes. The government noted that funds are not currently available, and no award will be made until funding is secured.