SAM #N0018926QL125

Procurement of Custom Aviation-Grade Oversized U.S. Flags for International Aerial Review

This opportunity involves the Department of the Navy's procurement of custom, aviation-grade oversized United States flags for a high-profile aerial event: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Contracting Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Sole source manufacturer: Flag Center (uniquely qualified for proprietary materials and engineering) - Products/Services Requested: - Two (2) custom-manufactured, aviation-grade 50-star U.S. flags - Size: 130 ft x 216 ft - Fabric: Specialized, high-strength, tear-resistant, engineered for aerial-tow by MH-53 helicopter at speeds over 60 knots - Includes aviation-grade rigging and attachment hardware for helicopter cargo hook - Each flag weighs up to 400 lbs - Remote technical engineering consultation for flag performance and rigging during the Marine Corps In-Flight Review - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Flags must be the largest known to fly over New York City for the International Aerial Review commemorating the Nation's 250th birthday - Strict 45-day production lead time to meet event schedule - Delivery to Marine Corps Test and Evaluation Facility, Patuxent River, MD, with remote technical support during testing - Only Flag Center is capable of meeting the proprietary material, engineering, and timeline requirements

Description

The Department of the Navy requires a custom-manufactured, aviation-grade United States Flag to set the tone for the opening of the International Aerial Review (IAR) in commemoration of the Nations 250th birthday. This flag will be the largest known flag to fly over New York City.

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