Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Flight Suit Construction

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command has issued a notice of intent to sole source the construction of specialized flight suit uniforms to The Sewing Box, LLC (CAGE Code: 762P2). The procurement is for the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels) and requires eighty-four Royal Blue flight suits for officers and eleven Navy Blue flight suits for crew chiefs. These ceremonial uniforms must meet stringent technical specifications including custom tailoring to individual measurements, gender-appropriate patterns, Blue Angel color specifications, custom embroidery, American flag placement, specific pocket configurations, and flame resistance per NAVAIR standards. The sole source justification is based on The Sewing Box's exclusive licensing and trademark rights for these specialized uniforms. The response deadline for this pre-solicitation notice is August 27, 2025, just one day after the posting date of August 26, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 541490 (Other Specialized Design Services) and PSC code K084 (Modification of Equipment- Clothing, Individual Equipment, and Insignia). The Sewing Box, LLC, formerly known as Feminine Flair, has been the exclusive uniform provider for the Blue Angels since the 1970s, establishing a long-standing relationship with the squadron. The contract will deliver a total of ninety-five flight suits, with the significantly larger quantity being the eighty-four Royal Blue officer uniforms compared to the eleven Navy Blue crew chief uniforms. The procurement is supported by Naval Aviation safety regulations and historical precedent that recognizes The Sewing Box as the sole qualified vendor for these highly specialized ceremonial flight uniforms. No award values or budget ranges have been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice.