Opportunity
SAM #FA486126P0060
Sole Source Procurement of Thunderbird Blue Anti-G Suits and Material
Buyer
99th Logistics Group
Posted
August 18, 2026
Identifier
FA486126P0060
NAICS
315990, 336413
This procurement opportunity is a sole source justification for specialized pilot equipment for the USAF Thunderbirds. - Buyer: Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis AFB - Requirement: 20 Blue Anti-G Suits (Part Number: AT22-09-TB) and 1 Midnight Navy Material - OEM: Vinyl Technologies is the sole source manufacturer due to proprietary materials and design - Purpose: Equipment is for USAF Thunderbirds pilots, ensuring safety and continuity - Market Research: Confirmed no other capable vendors; further research planned to avoid future sole-source awards - No service line items included; only products - No specific period of performance or contract value stated
Description
This is a Justification for a sole source committed by the government regarding Thunderbird G-suits on 21 July 2026