Market Research and Sources Sought.docx

NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER SAN DIEGO

MARKET SURVEY / SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

FLIGHT SUITS FOR NAVY FLIGHT DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON (NFDS)

N00244-26-Q-S023

29 JAN 2026

A. PURPOSE:

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, San Diego (FLCSD) is conducting market research under FAR Part 10 to identify qualified sources and to obtain industry feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), qualification requirements, delivery timelines, and potential acquisition strategies for Blue Angels ceremonial flight suit construction, alteration, and repair services.

This is not a solicitation announcement. This notice is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. The Government will not award any contract based on the information received from this notice. The government will utilize information received from this notice to assist in acquisition planning and identifying small businesses’ capabilities.

B. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT:

1. The contractor shall be responsible for the construction, alteration, and repair of ceremonial flight suit uniforms for all male and female members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS), "The Blue Angels."

2. The Government anticipates this effort to result in the solicitation for a commercial, firm-fixed-price (FFP), contract (Contract Type to be determined) with one 12-month base period, followed by four 12-month option periods.

3. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 315210: Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors with a small business size standard of 750 employees.

4. The anticipated award date of this contract is June 30, 2026.

5. Industry Day:

An Industry Day will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 starting between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST), at the Naval Base San Diego, at 32nd Street. This will help contractors get the information they need to construct the flight suits. Sample flight suits and uniformed team members from NFDS will be at the event. Moreover, contractors will have the opportunity to ask questions to the Government and offer feedback and suggestions on the requirement. Attendance at this event is highly encouraged to assist in the understanding of this requirement.

Contractors are responsible for all travel and any other expenses incurred in connection with their participation in this Industry Day. The Government will not reimburse the contractor for costs incurred.

This Industry Day will be held in a Navy Installation, at Naval Base San Diego. Contractors shall provide the following information of each person from your company who is planning on attending no later than Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST):

A. First and Last Name B. Phone Number C. E-mail Address D. Please answer this question: To ensure the upcoming Industry Day is as productive as possible, what topics, questions, or specific areas of the requirement should the Government plan to address?

Please email the above information to the Contract Specialist, Noni Arcilla, at noni.p.arcilla.civ@us.navy.mil. This will allow enough time to coordinate with Security to gain access to the Naval Base and will help make the event more valuable and informative. Further details will be provided to prospective attendees before the event.

C. SUBMISSION:

1. This Sources Sought Notice closes on February 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST). The following three items (I, II, and III) must be submitted by this date and time via email to the Contract Specialist: Noni Arcilla, at noni.p.arcilla.civ@us.navy.mil :

I. Capability Statement (see paragraph #2: “Capability Statement” below) II. Prior Experience Citations (see paragraph #3: “Prior Experience Citations” below) III. Market Research Questionnaire (see Section D: “Market Research Questionnaire” below)

2. Capability Statement:

Interested vendors must submit a capability statement (no more than 10 pages) demonstrating that they can meet the required material, workmanship, and performance standards in accordance with the the Draft PWS, and the accompanying Attachment (2) – Visual Guide. Vendors may also provide documentation, e.g., pictures, brochures of their own finished products, product literature and specifications to help determine capability.

3. Prior Experience Citations: Utilizing the format and instructions provided in the Reference Information Sheet (see Section E: “Reference Information Sheet” below), respondents shall submit at least one, but no more than three citations, of current and relevant experience as it relates to the work described in Attachment (1) – Draft PWS. Block 8 of the Reference Information Sheet requires that Respondents provide a summary description to explain how the work demonstrates the capability to perform the required tasks in the Draft PWS. Submit all prior experience citations in one document.

· Current work is defined as work performed within five (5) years before the posting date of this notice.

· Relevant work includes work that is similar in scope and complexity.

D. Market Research Questionnaire:

1. Company Information: Please provide the following information regarding your company:

a. Company Name

b. Point of Contact

c. Address

d. Phone Number

e. E-mail Address

f. CAGE Code

2. Are you registered as a small business or large business in the System for Award Management (SAM) under the NAICS Code 315210: Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors (Size Standard = 750 employees)?

☐ Small ☐ Large

3. Is your business eligible for participation in one of the following “socio-economic” small business programs? If so, please check all that apply:

☐ “8(a)” Program ☐ Women-Owned Small Business concern (WOSB) ☐ Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business concern (EDWOSB) ☐ HUBZone Small Business concern (HUBZoneSB) ☐ Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concern (SDVOSB) ☐ None.

4. Identify any information not currently in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), nor any of the visual guides, that your company would need to provide a comprehensive proposal and perform the required services.

5. What recommendations or alternative approaches would you suggest to help the Government achieve its objectives more effectively or efficiently?

6. Are any of the requirements in the Draft PWS overly restrictive and/or inconsistent with the best commercial practices? If so, please list and explain.

7. Is the proposed delivery schedule in Part 6: “Requirements and Delivery Schedule” in the Draft PWS achievable based on your experience? If not, please explain any risks associated with the proposed schedule.

8. Can you support on-site travel to Pensacola, FL to conduct measurements and fittings during the designated windows? How many trips would typically be required to construct the suits in accordance with the Draft PWS? The designated windows/schedule is in Part 6: “Requirements and Delivery Schedule” of the Draft PWS.

9. Approximately how long will it take you to construct one flight suit from start to finish?

10. Describe your quality control and inspection process for uniform construction.

11. What distinguishes your company from others capable of supporting this requirement?

12. Are there any risks or constraints the Government should consider when reviewing your capability?

13. Do you have any questions regarding this requirement?

E. Reference Information Sheet

Respondents’ Company Name

1. Customer Point of Contact (Name; Government agency, commercial firm, or other organization) Name:

Agency:

2. Customer POC Phone Number / Email (This information is required to verify offeror’s performance) Phone:

Email:

3. Contract Number or other control number

4. Period of Performance From: To:

5. Contract Type (CPFF, FFP etc.)

6. Contract Value / Obligated Amount

$XX / $XX

7. Provide a brief summary of the work performed.

8. Describe how the work demonstrates capability to perform the tasks in the Draft PWS.