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 Nation's 250th birthday. This flag will be the largest known flag to fly over New York City. The flag will be engineered to be towed by a U.S. Marine Corps MH-53 helicopter and will be tested to withstand the extreme dynamic loads and drag associated with rotary-wing flight operations.
Key features of the flag include:
* Design: Standard 50-Star United States Flag
* Dimensions: 130 feet by 216 feet
* Material: High-strength, tear-resistant, aviation-grade fabric
* Weight: Estimated at 400 lbs or less
* Rigging and Hardware: The vendor will provide all necessary aviation-grade rigging hardware required to securely attach the flag to an MH-53 cargo hook system
* Delivery: The contractor will deliver all materials to the designated Marine Corps Test location by 19 June 2026.