Thunderbirds Alterations
Issuing Agency:DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (Nevada)
Solicitation ID:sam_d13dc72882b246e3b033e3073bff1db4
RFP Description
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada. Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). 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 15 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.
How to Win This Contract
This solicitation is set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB/SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in Nevada. Prime contractors bidding must meet specific set-aside quotas or sub out scopes to certified firms to remain responsive. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (Nevada). Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 6/15/2026.
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