Flight Suits for the Blue Angels
Award Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0024426QS023
- Agency
-
Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Awarded
- to Aquila International LLC
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- N0024426D0003 Federal IDV award
- NAICS code
- 315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
- Place of performance
- Pensacola, Florida, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego awarded a 5-year, $1,691,506.40-ceiling IDIQ contract to Aquila International, LLC on May 14, 2026 for construction, alteration, and repair of ceremonial flight suits for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels).
The contract is Firm-Fixed-Price. Aquila International will manufacture custom, exact-fit flight suits using male and female base patterns and Government Furnished Property including Flame Resistant Nomex fabrics in Royal Blue, Navy Blue, and Anniversary Yellow, along with unit insignias. The contractor must conduct on-site measurement and fitting events at Naval Air Station Pensacola and Naval Air Facility El Centro. Alteration and repair services carry a mandatory 14 calendar-day turnaround time to support the squadron's demonstration schedule. Uniforms must comply with NAVAIR 00-80T-123 Aircrew Systems NATOPS Manual, NAVPERS 156651, and Purchase Description 99-01. The award was made under unrestricted competition with no set-aside.
Notice text
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: todd@aquila-intl.com
Phone: (571) 264-6315
Awarded contract N0024426D0003 to AQUILA INTERNATIONAL LLC for 1691506.40 on 2026-05-14.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Award Notice | |
| Flight Suits for the Blue Angels | Solicitation | |
| Flight Suits for the Blue Angels | Pre-Solicitation |
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