Ceremonial Swords and Sabers
Added: Jun 24, 2009 2:21 pm The Fort Myer Military Community , Ft Myer, Virginia has a requirement for officer sabers and NCO swords. Saber and scabbard, for US Army Infantry officer. Cap and Guard must be nickel plated brass, with the guard embossed to avoid pits. Blade shall be made of high carbon steel tempered to 48-52 HRC Rockwell to resist abrasion yet remain flexible, nickel plated, acid etched so deep one can feel it with a fingernail. Blade shall have unsharpened ceremonial edge, but the blade has and a sharp tip. Scabbard shall be made of 1 mm thick steel tube, nickel plated and hand polished. Size shall range from 30 - 34 inches. Sword for NCO. Guard shall be embossed and polished brass guard with 24 carat gold plating. Grip shall be entirely wrapped in silver-plated brass wire. Blade shall be stainless steel and hand polished, with an unsharpened ceremonial edge but a sharp tip. Cast brass pommel with 24 carat gold plating. Scabbard shall be polyurethane tube with black calf leather. Fittings must be polished brass with 24 carat gold plated. Size range is from 30 34 inches. This requirement is being set aside as a 100% Set-aside Small Business procurement. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with one base year plus four option years. The FSC Code is 1095 and the NAICS Code is 332211. The solicitation is available on-line or by contacting Ms. Shavon Harrison on 703-696-7119 or via email at shavon.harrison@us.army.mil with any questions or to receive an emailed copy of the solicitation. All offerors must be Central Contracting Registered (CCR) to participate in this requirement. All responsible sources may submit an offer, however, only goods meeting the Armys requirements will be considered for award.
W91QF7-09-T-0145 Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command
6/24/09, 2:21 PM Cadet Sabers
Added: Nov 16, 2010 10:45 am General Information Document Type: Solicitation Number: FA7000-11-T-0006 Posted Date: Archive Date: Original Response Date: Current Response Date: Classification Code: Set Asides: Unrestricted Naics Code: 332211 Contracting Office AddressDepartment of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, USAF Academy - 10 CONS/LGCB, 8110 Industrial Drive Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315DescriptionThis is a pre-solicitation notice for a single purchase for the Air Force Academy Ceremonial Swords In Accordance With (IAW) United States Air Force Academy Specifications, USAFA CU 945-05 dated 20 October 2010.Line Item 0001, Cat A sword with scabbard and cover USAF Cadet type I class 3 medium blade length, 762MM (30"), overall length 887MM (35") for 910 each.Line Item 0002, Cat B sword with scabbard and cover, USAF Cadet type I, class 4, long blade length 813MM (32") overall length 938MM(37") for 30 eachLine Item 0003, Cat B sword with scabbard and cover USAF Cadet type I, class 2 short blade length 711MM (28") overall length 836MM (33") for 30 eachLine Item 0004, Cat B sword with scabbard and cover USAF Cadet Type I class 1 extra short blade length 660MM (26") overall length 785MM (31") for 30 each.This will be a firm fixed price contract.Delivery FOB destination to USAF Academy CO 80840. Delivery is required no later than 2 May 2011. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 332211 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is unrestricted. It is anticipated the solicitation will be issued electronically on or about 22 November 2010 on the Federal Business opportunities (FBO) web page at http://www/fbo.gov. Due date for receipt of proposal will be indicated in the solicitation document when it is released. Once the solicitation is posted on FedBizOpps, it is incumbent upon the interested parties to review this site frequently for any updates or amendments. It should be noted that paper copies of documents will not be provided. Offerors must be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) or may not be considered for award. Registration can be accomplished at http://www.ccr.gov. As of 1 Jan 2005, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires the use of Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) in Federal solicitation as part of the proposal submission process. Representation and Certification are to be accomplished in the database at https:;;/orca.bpn.gov/. Registration requires applicants to have a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet and can be obtained at www.dnb.com.The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The following factors will be used to evaluate proposals:a. Past Performance. This is a competitive best value source selection in accordance with Parts 12 and 13 in which competing offeror's past performance history will be evaluated on a basis significantly more important than cost or price considerations.b. Price5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005)(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the USAF Academy Ombudsmen, Kim Diercks8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 103USAFA, CO 80840Telephone number 719-333-2074FAX 719-333-4747email: kim.Diercks@usafa.af.milConcerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067.(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)Point of ContactJon Wilczynski, Contract Specialist, Phone 719-333-2933, Fax 719-333-9103/9705, Email Jon.Wilczynski@usafa.af.mil or - Diana Myles-South, Contract Officer, Phone 719-333-8650, Fax (719) 333-9103/9705, Email diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil.Place of PerformanceAddress: 8110 Industrial Drive, Ste 200 USAF Academy, COPostal Code: 80840Country: UNITED STATES
FA7000-11-T-0006-SABERS Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy
11/16/10, 10:45 AM Ceremonial Swords USAF Academy
Added: May 07, 2010 6:27 pm Responsible Sources Sought for Ceremonial Sword.This notice is not a solicitation. This announcement serves as a source sought notice for the upcoming acquisition for United States Air Force Academy, for the following: Ceremonial Swords. Interested firms must reference their 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned status and must be signed by a company official with authority to bind the company. All potential offerors are reminded, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, lack of registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) will make an offeror ineligible for contract award. This Sources Sought Notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. All businesses capable of providing these Ceremonial Swords items are invited to respond. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this sources sought synopsis. The 10th Contracting Squadron/LGCB is seeking potential sources who can manufacture Ceremonial Swords. The applicable NAICS Code is 332211 and the small business size is 500. We anticipate the proposed contract will be a firm fixed priced commercial Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a base period and four one-year option periods. Estimated yearly quantities and estimated Delivery Date: Estimated Quantity: Estimated Delivery Date:Ceremonial Swords: 1,100 ea 1 May 2011 Exact quantities and sizes will be identified on individual delivery orders. Specification/Description of requirements: USAFA CU 945-05 will be made available at a later date.1. Resale (Category A); USAF Cadet Type I, Class 3, Medium, Blade Length 762 mm (30"), Overall Length 887 mm (35") IAW USAFA CU 945-05 - 980 Each. 2. Replacement (Category B); USAF Cadet Type I, Class 1, Extra Short, Blade Length 660 mm (26"), Overall Length 785 mm (31") IAW USAFA CU 945-05 - 30 Each. 3. Replacement (Category B); USAF Cadet Type I, Class 2, Short, Blade Length 771 mm (28"), Overall Length 836 mm (33") IAW USAFA CU 945-05 - 30 Each. 4. Replacement (Category B); USAF Cadet Type I, Class 4, Long Blade Length 813 mm (32"), Overall Length 938 mm (37") IAW USAFA CU 945-05 - 60 Each. All items and components must be made and manufactured in accordance with DFARS 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program and DFARS 252-225-7012, A first article will be required in accordance with FAR 52.209-4 Alt 1. All Contractors interested in supplying this requirement may indicate their interest in this proposed acquisition by sending an email to include your name, contact information, company name, business size, your level of interest in this proposed acquisition, CAGE code, and answers to the following questions: 1. How long have you been in business?2. What size business is your company? How many employees do you have?3. How big is your facility?4. Have you manufactured swords/sabers or similar type of items?5. What are your payment terms?6. What is your business arrangement in the commercial industry? 7. Are you a manufacturer, or do you subcontract the work?8. Have you ever performed government contracts? 9. What is your lead-time for manufacturing? What is the lead time for metal/machining/forging? What are the longest lead times for components?10. What are your commercial terms and conditions? Only responsible suppliers need respond. NOTE: ** No telephone responses, please** This sources sought is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for the information requested. If you are not interested in supplying these items, no response is necessary. The Government is considering utilizing the Economic Price Adjustment Clause (FAR 52.216-2, Economic Price Adjustment - Standard Supplies) and would like industry comments/feedback. Will contractors be able to price out a base year with four options or would it be more beneficial/reasonable to request less than a base plus four options? This notice is designed to locate responsible sources who have an interest, and have the ability to supply the items described herein. Responsible vendors who are interested may contact Jon Wilczynski, USAFA Contracting Specialist, via email jon.wilczynski@usafa.af.mil or Diana South, Contracting Officer, diana.myles-south@usafa.af.mil by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, 21 May 2010.
Ceremonial-Swords-USAF-Academy Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Academy
5/7/10, 6:27 PM