Flight Suits for the Blue Angels

SYNOPSIS OF CONTRACT AWARD

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