Justification & Approval for Sole Source - FA486126P0060
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA486126P0060
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- FA486126P0060 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Vinyl Technology, LLC
- NAICS code
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Nellis AFB, Nevada 89191, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command has awarded a sole-source contract (FA486126P0060) to Vinyl Technologies for 20 Blue Anti-G Suits (Part Number AT22-09-TB) and 1 unit of Midnight Navy Material for the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS), with an estimated contract value of $185,122.09.
The sole-source justification rests on proprietary manufacturing processes unique to Vinyl Technologies, specifically specialized stitching techniques, dye processes, and construction templates required to produce the Thunderbird-specific blue variant of G-suits that meet both safety and visual performance specifications. The Air Force does not stock or manufacture this variant through standard supply channels. The contracting officer determined that procuring from alternative sources would require redesigning and certifying a new suit, creating unacceptable delays during winter training season and increasing pilot safety risk due to untested performance characteristics, specifically G-induced loss of consciousness. Market research identified only one capable source. A prior similar sole-source award to Vinyl Technology, Inc. (FA486123P0172) was made in FY23. The contracting officer, SrA Amal Djezzar, USAF, approved the justification on June 24, 2026, under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The 99 Contracting Squadron executed the procurement. Future market research is planned to identify alternative manufacturers for similar requirements.
Notice text
This is a Justification for a sole source committed by the government regarding Thunderbird G-suits on 21 July 2026
Awarded contract FA486126P0060 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-07-21.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| F3GHDA6135AG01 - SSJ_Redacted.pdf | ||
| F3GHDA6135AG01 - SSJ.pdf |
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