Thunderbirds Alterations
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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This contract establishes a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement for performing recurring alterations and minor repairs on the uniforms of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (Thunderbirds). The services include adjusting and tailoring the duty uniform shirts and pants, such as resizing sleeves and waistbands, sewing creases, applying or removing rank insignias and Thunderbird patches, and repairing serviceable uniform items as determined by professionals and the uniform supply manager. The contract also covers applying or removing patches on fleece or blue jackets. All patches needed for these alterations will be provided. Vendors interested in this contract must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) with no exclusions, as this is required under FAR and DFARS clauses and is critical for award consideration. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 315210 for Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors, with the place of performance in Las Vegas, Nevada, specifically at Nellis Air Force Base. Proposals must be submitted by June 15, 2026, by 9:00 am PST and should include all requested documentation following the instructions outlined in the solicitation attachments and FAR clauses. The point of contact for this opportunity is Addlene Williams.
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Las Vegas, NV, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
The Contractor shall provide non-personal services. This is a five (5) year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for recurring Thunderbirds Alterations for the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron. The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (USAFADS) Thunderbirds are requesting the re-establishment of a BPA for the alterations necessary to maintain their uniforms.
- Making alterations to the Thunderbird duty uniform shirt to include: Adjust sleeve length in/out, sew crease on inside/outside of sleeve, adjust body of shirt in/out and/or up/down, sew crease on inside body along sides, apply/remove rank insignia, apply Thunderbird logo patch and meatball Velcro (patches will be provided).
- Making alterations to the Thunderbird duty uniform pant to include: Adjust pant length in/out, adjust body of pant in/out, adjust waistband in/out, sew crease on front/back of pant legs, sew front pockets down.
- Repair of any uniform items that are deemed still serviceable with repair. These repairs shall be deemed minor by the alterations professional and the Thunderbirds uniform supply manager.
This shall include repairing/re-altering uniforms not deemed “show quality”.
- Apply/remove Thunderbird patch to fleece/blue jackets.
REQUIREMENTS. In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 and Defense FAR Supplements (DFARS) 252.207-7004 Alt A, prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. Lack of SAM registration shall be a determining factor for contract award. Prospective vendors should visit the SAM website at https://sam.gov to register.
The NAICS code is 315210 - Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors and PSC code is 8415 - Clothing Special Purpose.
Attachment 1_2026 Seamstress SOW
Attachment 2_ Pricing Schedule
Attachment 3_ BPA Terms and Conditions
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)
See Attachment 4 – Addendum FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors
52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items (NOV 2021)
See Attachment 5 – Addendum FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Factors for Award
Please ensure to respond by 16 June 2026 NLT 9:00am PST with all of the requested criteria. Send all documentation to include the proposal to addlene.williams.6@us.af.mil by the closeout date. Your SAM must have no exclusions and be active.
**NEWEST Update- Its been amended to EXTEND from 15 June to 16 June 2026, closing 1100hrs PST. It is not an 8(a) acquisition. Please send in your questions by the 3:00pm, 11th of Jun. Answers will be posted by 12 Jun, 0900hrs. It is a BPA - Blanket Purchase Agreement w/a current contract expiring in Aug 2026. It is full and open for competition. **
