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This is a Sole Source Justification for a simplified acquisition with a monetary threshold of $250,000 or less, issued by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department.

The procurement involves the custom manufacturing and delivery of two oversized aviation-grade United States flags, each measuring 130 feet by 216 feet (over 28,000 square feet total). The flags must be engineered using specialized, high-strength, tear-resistant fabric specifically rated for aerial towing operations and will be towed by a U.S. Marine Corps MH-53 helicopter at speeds exceeding 60 knots while withstanding associated dynamic loads without structural failure. The requirement includes remote technical engineering consultation during the Marine Corps In-Flight Review (IFR) and provision of all necessary aviation-grade rigging and attachment hardware. The sole source is Flag Center, located at 4550 Summer Avenue. Delivery is required within 45 days of contract award (ASAP) to meet a mandatory July 4, 2026 International Aerial Review (IAR) milestone.

The justification for sole source procurement centers on Flag Center's unique technical capabilities and the unprecedented nature of the requirements. Key factors include: extreme aerodynamic engineering requirements exceeding standard textile manufacturing; specialized aviation safety and rigging compatibility to prevent structural failure or rotor entanglement risks; and Flag Center's exclusive possession of proprietary manufacturing techniques, specialized aviation-grade fabric, heavy-duty sewing infrastructure, specialized tooling, immediate material stockpiles, and proven production capacity necessary to meet the inflexible 45-day lead time.