Flight Suits for the Blue Angels
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The U.S. Navy, through the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center San Diego, has awarded a five-year Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Aquila International, LLC, for the construction, alteration, and repair of ceremonial flight suits for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as the Blue Angels. The contract has a maximum value of $1,691,506.40 and is scheduled to begin on May 14, 2026, with performance occurring primarily at Naval Air Station Pensacola and Naval Air Facility El Centro. The contractor is responsible for manufacturing custom, gender-specific flight suits utilizing Government Furnished Property, including Flame Resistant Nomex fabric in Royal Blue, Navy Blue, and Anniversary Yellow, as well as official insignias and patches, all in strict compliance with NAVAIR 00-80T-123, NAVPERS 156651, and Purchase Description PD 99-01. Annual production includes 102 Royal Blue suits for officers, 21 Navy Blue suits for Fat Albert and crew chiefs, with an option for an additional 51 Yellow suits during anniversary seasons. The contractor must conduct on-site measurements and fittings, and provide rapid alteration and repair services with a mandatory 14-calendar-day turnaround time to ensure the squadron’s rigorous demonstration schedule and zero-defect visual standards are maintained. All deliverables must undergo 100% government inspection and meet stringent quality benchmarks, including seam efficiency of at least 80%, electrostatic decay within 0.5 seconds, pH levels between 5.0 and 8.5, and dimensional stability, with a target acceptance rate exceeding 95% without rework. First Article Testing is required, with sample suits to be delivered to the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron by April 20, 2026, for evaluation. The contractor must adhere to all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including Inspection/Acceptance and First Article Testing, and comply with security, personnel, and compliance standards such as Personal Identity Verification, English language proficiency, and prohibitions on handling classified information. The contract includes four one-year option periods extending through 2031, and while no FOB or detailed packaging requirements are specified, textile labeling must conform to 16 CFR Part 303 and all GFP must be properly accounted for under Government property protocols. Sub
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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
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