Flight Suits for the Blue Angels

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Solicitation number
N0024426QS023
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Pensacola, Florida, United States

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About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting quotations for the construction, alteration, and repair of male and female ceremonial flight suit uniforms for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels) through Request for Quotation N00244-26-Q-S023. This is a combined synopsis and commercial services solicitation prepared under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12, seeking an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price contract with a five-year period of performance from June 30, 2026 through June 29, 2031. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to construct tailor-made flight suits in three color schemes (Royal Blue, Navy Blue, and Yellow Anniversary) using flame-resistant Nomex fabric with custom embroidered insignia, provide on-site measurement and fitting support at two locations, and complete alterations and repairs within 14 calendar days. Evaluation criteria emphasize the contractor's ability to match the historic flight suit template as closely as possible, demonstrate technical proof of concept through sample submissions, and provide robust alteration and adjustment capabilities for perfect fit. Critical deadlines include March 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT for submitting intent to respond and material requests, April 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT for submitting questions, April 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT for delivering two sample flight suits to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, and April 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT for submitting the complete written proposal and pricing.

This is a full and open competition with no set-aside designation; the NAICS code is 315210 (Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors) with a 750-employee small business size standard. The government will provide Nomex fabric (2,500 yards Royal Blue, 1,500 yards Yellow, 1,000 yards Navy Blue), American Flag insignia (1,800 units), and NFDS Crest patches (1,800 units) to qualifying vendors. The contract anticipates a maximum of 1,700 ceremonial flight suits over the five-year period (340 suits annually) and includes separate line items for alterations and repairs (3,000 simple hours, 750 moderate hours, and 250 complex hours), travel expenses for measurement and fitting trips (maximum 20 trips over five years), and contract data requirements. Place of performance includes Naval Air Facility El Centro, California during winter months (January through mid-March) and Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida for the remainder of the year, with award anticipated by May 25, 2026. The two sample flight suits submitted in response to this solicitation will serve as First Article Test units and, if approved, will count toward the total contract quantity of 1,700 suits.

Notice text

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Update #4 · Latest ·

*****REMINDER: Component Two: Written Proposal must be received by the Government no later than April 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT.*****

Note: As a reminder, the clause at DFARS 252.225-7012: Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, is in Page 28 of the solicitation document. This clause implements the Berry Amendment. The full text of the clause can be found at this link: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/classdev/DFARS_RFO/Part-225/2026-O0041_TAB_A_Deviation_Memo_Part_225.pdf . There are no exceptions that apply.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12: Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  

Solicitation number N00244-26-Q-S023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the construction, alteration, and repair of male and female ceremonial flight suit uniforms for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS), whose two primary locations are in the Naval Air Facility (NAF) in El Centro, CA during the winter, and Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, FL during the rest of the year. 

Please see the attachment titled "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023" for all requirements related to this Notice. This includes the Statement of Work (SOW), instructions regarding what shall be submitted in the quotation, how quotes will be evaluated, and important deadlines and delivery dates. Section J of that document (i.e., Pages 33-34) list all exhibits and attachments which are provided and are attached to this Notice.

The following lists key deadlines for this solicitation, which are laid out in the document titled "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023":

  • March 13, 2026 by 12:00 PM PDT: Vendor must submit intent to respond to this solicitation and their request for material (Nomex fabric, American Flag crest, and the NFDS Crest).

    • Note: after the vendor receives the material, which may be after the March 13, 12:00 PM PDT deadline, the vendor must notify the Government that they confirm receipt of the material.
  • April 16, 2026 by 4:00 PM PDT: All questions (if there are any) must be submitted to the Government.
  • April 20, 2026 by 4:00 PM EDT: Component One: the two sample flight suits must be received by the NFDS at Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, FL.

    • Note: Once the sample suits have been shipped to NFDS, the vendor must notify the Government that the items are in transit to NFDS.

  • April 30, 2026 by 4:00 PM PDT: Component Two: the written proposal, must be received by the Government.

Government Points of Contact (POCs) are stated in the "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023" document in Section A (i.e., Page 3) and Section L (i.e., Page 36-44).

Update #3 ·

Note: As a reminder, the clause at DFARS 252.225-7012: Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, is in Page 28 of the solicitation document. This clause implements the Berry Amendment. The full text of the clause can be found at this link: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/classdev/DFARS_RFO/Part-225/2026-O0041_TAB_A_Deviation_Memo_Part_225.pdf . There are no exceptions that apply.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12: Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  

Solicitation number N00244-26-Q-S023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the construction, alteration, and repair of male and female ceremonial flight suit uniforms for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS), whose two primary locations are in the Naval Air Facility (NAF) in El Centro, CA during the winter, and Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, FL during the rest of the year. 

Please see the attachment titled "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023" for all requirements related to this Notice. This includes the Statement of Work (SOW), instructions regarding what shall be submitted in the quotation, how quotes will be evaluated, and important deadlines and delivery dates. Section J of that document (i.e., Pages 33-34) list all exhibits and attachments which are provided and are attached to this Notice.

The following lists key deadlines for this solicitation, which are laid out in the document titled "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023":

  • March 13, 2026 by 12:00 PM PDT: Vendor must submit intent to respond to this solicitation and their request for material (Nomex fabric, American Flag crest, and the NFDS Crest).

    • Note: after the vendor receives the material, which may be after the March 13, 12:00 PM PDT deadline, the vendor must notify the Government that they confirm receipt of the material.
  • April 16, 2026 by 4:00 PM PDT: All questions (if there are any) must be submitted to the Government.
  • April 20, 2026 by 4:00 PM EDT: Component One: the two sample flight suits must be received by the NFDS at Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, FL.

    • Note: Once the sample suits have been shipped to NFDS, the vendor must notify the Government that the items are in transit to NFDS.

  • April 30, 2026 by 4:00 PM PDT: Component Two: the written proposal, must be received by the Government.

Government Points of Contact (POCs) are stated in the "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023" document in Section A (i.e., Page 3) and Section L (i.e., Page 36-44).

Update #2 ·

****REMINDER: The two sample flight suits submitted in response to this solicitation (i.e., Component One) must be received by the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS) in Pensacola, FL no later than April 20, 2026 by 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). If NFDS does not receive the two sample suits by this time and date, the contractor’s quote may be deemed non-responsive and may be removed from further consideration.****

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12: Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  

Solicitation number N00244-26-Q-S023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the construction, alteration, and repair of male and female ceremonial flight suit uniforms for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS), whose two primary locations are in the Naval Air Facility (NAF) in El Centro, CA during the winter, and Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, FL during the rest of the year. 

Please see the attachment titled "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023" for all requirements related to this Notice. This includes the Statement of Work (SOW), instructions regarding what shall be submitted in the quotation, how quotes will be evaluated, and important deadlines and delivery dates. Section J of that document (i.e., Pages 33-34) list all exhibits and attachments which are provided and are attached to this Notice.

The following lists key deadlines for this solicitation, which are laid out in the document titled "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023":

  • March 13, 2026 by 12:00 PM PDT: Vendor must submit intent to respond to this solicitation and their request for material (Nomex fabric, American Flag crest, and the NFDS Crest).

    • Note: after the vendor receives the material, which may be after the March 13, 12:00 PM PDT deadline, the vendor must notify the Government that they confirm receipt of the material.
  • April 16, 2026 by 4:00 PM PDT: All questions (if there are any) must be submitted to the Government.
  • April 20, 2026 by 4:00 PM EDT: Component One: the two sample flight suits must be received by the NFDS at Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, FL.

    • Note: Once the sample suits have been shipped to NFDS, the vendor must notify the Government that the items are in transit to NFDS.

  • April 30, 2026 by 4:00 PM PDT: Component Two: the written proposal, must be received by the Government.

Government Points of Contact (POCs) are stated in the "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023" document in Section A (i.e., Page 3) and Section L (i.e., Page 36-44).

Update #1 ·

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12: Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  

Solicitation number N00244-26-Q-S023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the construction, alteration, and repair of male and female ceremonial flight suit uniforms for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (NFDS), whose two primary locations are in the Naval Air Facility (NAF) in El Centro, CA during the winter, and Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, FL during the rest of the year. 

Please see the attachment titled "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023" for all requirements related to this Notice. This includes the Statement of Work (SOW), instructions regarding what shall be submitted in the quotation, how quotes will be evaluated, and important deadlines and delivery dates. Section J of that document (i.e., Pages 33-34) list all exhibits and attachments which are provided and are attached to this Notice.

The following lists key deadlines for this solicitation, which are laid out in the document titled "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023":

  • March 13, 2026 by 12:00 PM PDT: Vendor must submit intent to respond to this solicitation and their request for material (Nomex fabric, American Flag crest, and the NFDS Crest).

    • Note: after the vendor receives the material, which may be after the March 13, 12:00 PM PDT deadline, the vendor must notify the Government that they confirm receipt of the material.
  • April 16, 2026 by 4:00 PM PDT: All questions (if there are any) must be submitted to the Government.
  • April 20, 2026 by 4:00 PM EDT: Component One: the two sample flight suits must be received by the NFDS at Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, FL.

    • Note: Once the sample suits have been shipped to NFDS, the vendor must notify the Government that the items are in transit to NFDS.

  • April 30, 2026 by 4:00 PM PDT: Component Two: the written proposal, must be received by the Government.

Government Points of Contact (POCs) are stated in the "RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023" document in Section A (i.e., Page 3) and Section L (i.e., Page 36-44).

Files

File Type Posted
RFQ Amendment N00244-26-Q-S023 0001.pdf PDF
UPDATED Questions and Answers - Flight Suits.docx DOCX document
UPDATED Questions and Answers - Flight Suits.docx DOCX document
Questions and Answers - Flight Suits.docx DOCX document
Attachment (5) - GFP Attachment.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Exhibit (C) - PD 99-01.pdf PDF
Exhibit (A) - Model 1 - SUPPO.pdf PDF
Attachment (3) - Other Requirements.docx DOCX document
Exhibit (D) - CDRL A001 - Property Control Plan.pdf PDF
RFQ N00244-26-Q-S023.docx DOCX document
Attachment (1) - Pricing Spreadsheet.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Exhibit (B) - Model 2 - PAO.pdf PDF
Attachment (2) - Visual Guide.docx DOCX document
Exhibit (E) - CDRL A002 - Flight Suit TDP.pdf PDF
Attachment (4) - Past Performance Questionnaire.docx DOCX document
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Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Flight Suits for the Blue Angels Award Award Notice
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation
Flight Suits for the Blue Angels Original Pre-Solicitation

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