Flight Suits NAVAIR

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring DRIFIRE FORETREX 2-piece flight suits for the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM-41) at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego. The requirement consists of 78 flight suit items in various sizes for both men and women in Sage Green color, specifically for Navy rotary and fixed wing non-ejection seat aircrew. This is a brand-name only procurement requiring quoters to be authorized DRIFIRE distributors and accept government purchase card (GPC) payments as the form of payment. The evaluation will use the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with technical acceptability determined by distributor authorization and GPC acceptance capability. Quotes are due by July 14, 2025, at 9:00 AM, and must be submitted electronically in three separate volumes covering price, technical capability, and representations and certifications.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under the Total Small Business category, limiting participation to qualified small business concerns. The requirement includes 20 different line items with quantities ranging from 1 to 13 units per size and configuration, totaling 78 flight suits to address high pilot turnover rates within the squadron. Delivery is required by August 18, 2025, to Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, though the justification document notes potential lag times of up to 120 days depending on vendor stock availability. The solicitation operates under the simplified acquisition threshold and requires firm pricing valid for 120 calendar days. Performance will take place at NAS North Island, with the government intending to award a contract following comprehensive technical and pricing review of all submitted quotes.