Aviation-Grade American Flag with Rigging and Hardware

Solicitation

This solicitation is for the custom manufacturing and delivery of two (2) oversized, aviation-grade U.S. Flags. These flags are intended for the opening of the International Aerial Review (IAR) 250, commemorating the Nation's 250th birthday. The flags are designed to be the largest known flags to fly over New York City, towed by a U.S. Marine Corps MH-53 helicopter, and engineered to withstand extreme dynamic loads and drag.

• Two (2) aviation-grade U.S. Flags, 130 feet by 216 feet each.

• Material: High-strength, tear-resistant, aviation-grade fabric capable of sustaining continuous flight at speeds exceeding 60 knots without fraying, tearing, or structural failure.

• Weight & Packaging: Final certified weight (estimated at 400 lbs or less per flag) and packaging suitable for forklift handling and long-term storage.

• Rigging & Hardware (Preferred/Optional): Provision of aviation-grade rigging hardware (e.g., reinforced header, heavy-duty grommets/D-rings, cabling, bottom ballast/weighting systems) for attachment to an MH-53 cargo hook system.

• Vendor Technical Support: Availability for remote consultation (phone/email) for engineering or rigging questions during the In-Flight Review (IFR).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Maximum 45-day production lead time. Delivery by June 19, 2026.

• Submission: Quotes are due by May 4, 2026, 09:00 AM local time.

• Format: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Adobe File. Specific formatting and page numbering requirements apply.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, based on price and other factors. The government intends to evaluate and award based on initial quotes, considering price and technical aspects.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 314999, Size Standard: 550 employees.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), small business representations, and item unique identification.

• Delivery Address: H-53K Test Team, 47765 Ranch Road, Hangar 101, Room 111, Patuxent River MD 20670.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Initial inspection at delivery; final acceptance after successful In-Flight Review (IFR) by the Marine Corps Test and Evaluation squadron.

Amendment / Modification

• The quantity of the item being procured has been updated from 1 to 2.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been updated to reflect this change in quantity.

• Item 11 (This item only applies to amendments of solicitations) is checked, indicating this is an amendment to a solicitation.

• Item 14 describes the changes, specifically noting the quantity update and PWS revision.

• Page 2 details the "Summary of Changes" for "Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs," showing the quantity for CLIN 0001 changed from 1 to 2.

• Page 3 indicates that "Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:" and lists the "SHORT TITLE: International Aerial Review (IAR) 250 - Commemorative Aviation-Grade U.S. Flag." This implies the PWS content related to the flag's description or specifications may have been updated.

• The amendment does not explicitly state a change to proposal deadlines or submission requirements. However, bidders should review the updated PWS to understand any implications on their proposal preparation and cost estimates due to the doubled quantity.