RFQ_140P5424Q0003_with_Atchs.pdf

140P5424Q0003

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

11/07/2023 0040642271

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40001 SR 9336

Homestead FL 33034

NPS, SER - South MABO 360 Days After Receipt of Order

NPS, Fort Matanzas NM

8635 A 1 A South

St. Augustine

FL 32080

239 340-0068Mary Stefanos

12/07/2023 1000 ES

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OTHER

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Period of Performance: 12/11/2023 to 04/09/2024

00010 Cannon, Bronze and spare vent per attached

Delivery: 360 Days After Receipt of Order

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items

FAR 12.603

General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation #: 140P5424Q0003 Posted Date: 07 Nov 23 Response Date: 07 Dec 23 Product or Service Code: 1095 (Miscellaneous Weapons) Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS Code: 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing)

Contracting Office Address NPS, SER - South MABO

40001 SR 9336

Homestead, FL 33034

Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This is a total small business set aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2.

This solicitation is a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06 dated 11/06/2023. The FAC and FAR are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/FAR.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332994, with a small business size standard of $1,000 employees.

This synopsis page combined with the posted Standard Form 18 and the attached required form, graphic files and artillery specs will make a complete solicitation package.

The South Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO), 40001 SR 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision required to provide one full-scale reproduction 18th Century Spanish 6-pounder ornate, bronze cannon with a 3” uniform bore and one additional cannon vent to be used for firing demonstration purposes. Cannon must be produced with the attached specifications listed in NPS Reference Manual 6. No variations or exceptions can be made. The three existing reproduction cannons are in good working order. However, one cannon at Fort Matanzas exhibits significant pitting an exfoliation within its interior. The plan is to replace it with a functional replica cannon and remove the retired iron cannon to a place of display at the Fort Matanzas Visitor Center.

A removable vent piece made of marine-bronze or copper will be installed on the cannon by the manufacturer. ONE (1) additional replacement vent will be supplied with the gun.

Cannon artwork must be similar in design to 18th Century Spanish Artillery produced in Seville Spain by Mathias Solano in 1764. Royal coat of arms must be the same one displayed on Castillo de San Marcos. Forward banner showing the cannon name “LA LIEBRE”. Pictures of artwork will be provided.

See attachment A for further details.

Contractor shall submit documentation of material specifications of highest quality as part of this task. Cannons are in a subtropical marine environment under high heat and UV exposure. Material and specifications will be included in as built drawings.

Ornate, bronze metal mix and manufacturing standards will be in accordance with NPS RM6. See attachment B for further details.

Design/drawings will be submitted for government review and acceptance prior to production. The government will provide examples of cannon drawings of Spanish period ornate, bronze cannon currently housed at the NPS CASA archives for guidance to contractor.

Preservation of Historic Features: Historic Preservation Treatment Program: Submit a written work plan for each phase of project, including protection of contract crew, visitors and NPS staff (establish work area; restricted access), and surrounding historic materials/structures during operations. Describe in detail materials, methods, and equipment to be used in each phase of work.

Alternative Methods and Materials: If alternative methods and materials to those indicated are proposed for any phase of work, provide a written description including evidence of successful use on other, comparable projects, and program of testing to demonstrate effectiveness for use on this Project.

Delivery Period: Anticipated timeframe to complete is 360 days, however you must provide your best realistic estimated completion time on the required form (attachment 1).

Delivery Location: During normal hours (8:00am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday-excluding holidays) to Fort Matanzas National Monument, 8635 A 1 A South (fort gundeck for final display) Saint Augustine, Florida. Contractor is responsible for safely moving the cannon from the transport vehicle to a resting place 50 yards distant. Taking care to protect the cannon from damage during transport and movement into its resting mount.

Post Delivery: As-built design drawings to include type and treatment of metal for cannon, design plan for cannon vent will be required at the completion of work before payment can be processed.

Quote must be submitted by completing blocks 11e through 16 of the Solicitation form (SF -18). The SF-18 is attached to this solicitation for pricing information only.

Award will be made on SF-1449. Your quote should contain only one (1) pdf with the completed SF18, documentation of expertise in reproducing full-scale reproduction Spanish ornate, bronze cannons, the completed required form and acknowledge any amendments in your email submitting your quote. You must include the Solicitation in the subject line of the email (140P5424Q0003) in all correspondence.

Award: The Contracting Officer anticipates awarding a FIRM FIXED PRICE purchase order no later than the middle of December 2023 to the firm that presents the best value to the government.

This Acquisition may result in a firm fixed price order.

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/pdf/FAR.pdf

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, ‘Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Items’ (Sep 2023)

2. FAR 52.212-2, ‘Evaluation – Commercial Items’ Nov 2021)

3. FAR 52.212-3, ‘Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services’ (Nov 2023)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at https://www.sam.gov/ in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, ‘Offerors Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items.’ If paragraph (j) of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

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The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

-FAR 52.212-4, ‘Contract Terms and Conditions–Commercial Items’ (Nov 2023) -FAR 52.212-5, ‘Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services’ (Nov 2023)

The following clauses within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (June 2020), (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)), 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282)(31 U.S.C.

6101 note); 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note), 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313), 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Sep 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)), FAR 52.219-30 (Oct 2022), FAR 52.222- 3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)(E.O. 11755); 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246), 52.222- 36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627), FAR 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513); FAR 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C chapter 83); FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Action (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub L 108-77, 108-78, 108- 286, 109-53 and 109-169). (iii) Alternate III (Jan 2021), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021), FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award (Oct 2018)(31 U.S.C. 3332), 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67), and 52.222-55, 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

(Mar 2023) Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13658)

52.202-1 Definitions. (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (Jun 2020) 52.203-98 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation (Deviation 2015-02) (Feb 2015)

52.203-99 Prohibition On Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Deviation 2015-02) (Mar 2015)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Mar 2023) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Jul 2013) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications & Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) 52.211-8 Time of Delivery (Nov 2016) 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure (May 2006) 52.215-6 Place of Performance (Oct 1997) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representation (Sep 2023) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment Exceeding $15,000.00 (May 2014)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service Construction Contracts (Sep 2013)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service & Construction Contracts (Aug 2018)

52.223-99 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. (Oct

2021) (DEVIATION)

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture. (Aug 2018) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (Jun 2020)

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information-Department of the Interior.

(APR 1984)

Performance/compliance delinquencies and communication/management issues will be documented in the official file and may be used as a reference for contract history, regardless of the value of the action.

Contractor Performance Information (DIAPR) 2010-14, Amendment 1 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (JULY 2010)

DOI Agency Protests

(a) Interested parties may request an independent review at a level above the Contracting Officer of protests filed directly with the agency. This review is available as an alternative to consideration of the protest by the Contracting Officer or as an appeal of the Contracting Officer's response to the protest. An interested party may:

(1) Protest to the Contracting Officer;

(2) Protest directly to the Bureau Procurement Chief without first protesting to the Contracting Officer; or

(3) Appeal a contracting officer’s decision to the Bureau Procurement Chief.

(b) Requests for Bureau Procurement Chief review should be addressed to:

Mary Stefanos Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov

c) Requesting independent agency review will not extend the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) timeliness requirements. Any subsequent protest to the GAO must be filed within ten days of knowledge of initial adverse agency action (see 4 CFR 21.2(a)(3).) (End of Clause)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment. The COR for this contract will be:

mailto:Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR’s appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor’s risk. (End of Clause)

145.228-70- LIABILITY INSURANCE - DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (JULY 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$200,000.00 each person $300,000.00 each occurrence $300,000.00 property damage

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements-Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

‘Payment request’ means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: Vendor invoice must include name and address of the Contractor; invoice date and number; contract number, delivery date and itemized information regarding items delivered. The contractor shall utilize the attachments feature in the lower right hand corner of the IPP invoicing screen to attach a copy of invoices.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation. (End of Local Clause)

All interested companies shall provide a quote for cannon by completing blocks 11e through 16 of the Solicitation form (SF-18). The SF-18 is attached to this solicitation for pricing information only. Award will be made on SF-1449. Your quote should contain one (1) pdf with the completed SF18 and additional pages must include past projects similar in scope including contact information for these projects, your technical approach to the project, your completed required form, your best estimated time-frame for delivery along with an acknowledge any amendments in your email submitting your quote. You must include the Solicitation in the subject line of the email (140P5424Q0003) in all correspondence.

All quotations shall be submitted via email to Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov. Emailed confirmation of offer will be sent by the government. Offers must acknowledge receipt of any/all solicitation amendments and include all required information mentioned above. The offeror bears full responsibility for on-time delivery of the quote to the Contracting Officer; there will be no relief given for undelivered emails that aren't received by the deadline of 10am ET on 07 Dec 2023. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f). Confirmation of receipt does not mean your quote was reviewed for completeness.

This is a competed 100% Small Business set-aside for supplies as defined herein. The government intends to award a purchase order as a result of this solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. By signing the SF-18, the contractor accept all the terms and conditions of the Solicitation.

EVALUATION CRITERIA: Award shall be made resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation requirements will be the best value and most advantageous to the Government, considering price, estimated delivery, specialized experience and past performance which are all equally weighted.

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Offeror shall submit any relevant evidence sufficient of technical capability which validates the offeror possesses the technical knowledge, capability and experience to successfully produce and delivery the size and scope as described in this solicitation.

The Contracting Officer may use information from other sources to evaluate past performance. This includes, but is not limited to, Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Your company must not be excluded from conducting business with the federal government.

QUESTIONS: Email any questions to the Contracting Officer at mary_stefanos@nps.gov no later than 10am/ET on 20 Nov 2023 to be addressed. Answers to questions will be posted in the same manner as this notice. It is the Offerors' responsibility to check for updated information and acknowledge any amendments with your offer. No oral or late questions will be accepted.

Attachments:

SF18

Atch 1 (Required Form)

Atch A (Graphic Files for Artwork) Atch B (NPS RM6-Artillery Specifications)

Point of Contact: Mary Stefanos, Contracting Officer (CO):

Email:Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov mailto:Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov

140P5424Q0003 Attachment 1

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Solicitation Number: RFQ # 140P5424Q0003

Contracting Activity: South Major Acquisition Buying Office (NPS)

40001 SR 9336

Homestead, FL 33034

Government Representative: Mrs. Mary Stefanos Phone: 239-340-0068 Mary_Stefanos@nps.gov

Request the purchase of the items/service listed below. Please provide a quote no later than: 07 Dec 23 at 10:00 a.m. ET.

ADDENDA TO 52.212-1:

OFFERORS SHALL COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

1. UEI Number :____________________________________________

2. Company Name _______________________________________________________

3. Payment Terms/Discount (i.e. Net 15, Net 30, etc.): 15 days for small business

4. ARO (Best Realistic Estimated Delivery “after receipt of order”): ______________________________

5. Business Size (i.e. small business, women-owned, etc.): small business

6. POC Name: ___________________________________________________________

7. POC Phone / Fax Number: ______________________________________________

8. POC Email Address: ____________________________________________________

9. Date: ________________________________________________________________

LINE ITEM 0010: Cannon (RFQ for details) $________________ (to include delivery and placement)

ATTACHMENT A - CASA Bronze Cannon SOW

Template/Sample Artwork for Bronze Cannon

POLICIES RELATING TO HISTORIC WEAPONS DEMONSTRATIONS — FINAL 2019

For Civil War:

1861 ORDNANCE MANUAL FOR THE USE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE UNITED

STATES ARMY and 1849 ARTILLERY FOR THE LAND SERVICE by Major Alfred Mordecai.

For earlier periods use:

AMERICAN ARTILLERIST’S COMPANION by Louis de Tousard or TREATISE OF ARTILLERY by John Muller or any other relevant source.

Tube will be cast using:

o Bronze — 88 parts copper, 10 parts tin and 2 parts zinc, o Gun Metal — 90 parts copper, 10 parts tin or, o Silicon Bronze — 82 parts copper, 14 parts zinc and 4 parts silicon.

The tube will be cast solid and bored. Core casting is not acceptable.

The bore will be free of gouges, holes, cracks, burrs or other imperfections. The bore will be of uniform diameter for its entire length. The radius of the breech will be one fourth of the diameter of the breech.

Vent and vent piece: For mid-19th century guns; the vent will be in a vertical plane passing through the axis of the bore and makes an angle of 80 degrees with it. The vent enters the bore at a distance from the bottom equal to one fourth of the diameter of the bore. The diameter of the vent will not exceed .2 inches. A removable vent piece made of “marine bronze” or copper will be installed as per the original manufacturer. For early period guns, installation of a vent piece is optional. The contractor will supply one replacement vent with the gun.

Barrel Markings: The barrel manufacturer will place their company’s identification stamp ONLY on the underside of the barrel between the trunnions or on the left rim base. Any additional stampings are at the discretion of the purchasing park.

Park will stamp the National Park Service property number on the right rim base.

Exterior finish: There will be no gouges, voids cracks, burrs or other imperfections on the exterior finish of the barrel. All traces of lathe marks will be removed, leaving a smooth finish suitable for polishing. The exterior finish of the barrel should be free of paint, lacquer or other composition.

OPTIONAL: On bronze guns an iron pendulum hausse sight base will be installed on the center top of the base of the breech, adjacent to the base ring, as per original manufacturer.

An iron front sight will be installed on the top portion of the muzzle swell, as per original manufacturer.

ATTACHMENT B - CASA Bronze

APPENDIX E — ARTILLERY SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPRODUCTION BRONZE CANNON USED IN NATIONAL PARK

SERVICE HISTORIC WEAPONS DEMONSTRATIONS

* Gun shall conform in all principal dimensions and weights as specified period manuals.

Cannon SOW

Changes or substitutions: No changes or substitutions of materials or design shall be made without the written approval of the contracting officer after consultation with the park’s Historic Weapons Program Supervisor and a Regional Inspector.

Inspection and acceptance: The U.S. Government shall have the option of inspecting the gun at the contractor’s location or at the park site. The government shall have seven days to perform a final inspection, if the gun is delivered to the site. The contractor agrees to perform the necessary changes or the purchase order shall be cancelled.

Contractor’s Warranty: The contractor shall warrant all parts and labor for a period of two years from the date of acceptance of delivery. The contractor shall replace without cost to the U.S.

Government any part that fails due to manufacturing or material defect during the warranty period. All cost of transportation of the gun for repair covered by warranty will be at the expense of the contractor.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPRODUCTION IRON CANNON USED IN NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

HISTORIC WEAPONS DEMONSTRATIONS

* Gun shall conform in all principal dimensions and weights as specified period manuals.

For Civil War:

1861 ORDNANCE MANUAL FOR THE USE OF THE OFFICERS OF THE

UNITED STATES ARMY and 1849 ARTILLERY FOR THE LAND SERVICE by Major Alfred Mordecai.

For earlier periods use:

AMERICAN ARTILLERIST’S COMPANION by Louis de Tousard or TREATISE OF ARTILLERY by John Muller or any other relevant source.

Tube must be cast of cast ductile iron.

Tube will be cast solid and bored. Core castings are not acceptable.

Liner o inch-thick D.O.M. (Drawn Over Mandrel) steel tubing for bore diameters less than 4 inches.

o ½ inch thick D.O.M. steel tubing for bore diameters greater than 4 inches

Tube will not be cast with the liner in place.

The bore of the liner will be of uniform diameter for its entire length.

Internal breech of the steel sleeve must consist of an appropriate radius steel plug threaded into place and secured in sleeve with a deep fillet weld around the circumference exterior surface of the plug.

Trunnion diameter not to exceed measurement of original design.

Where appropriate the tube will have lathe turned external finish.

Vent and vent piece: Where appropriate the tube will be vented with a brass or copper vent piece, as per the original guns. The vent will be on a vertical plane passing through the axis of the bore and makes an angle of 80 degrees with it. The vent enters the bore at a distance from the bottom equal to one fourth the diameter of the bore. The diameter of the vent will not exceed .2 inches.

Barrel markings: The barrel manufacturer may place their company’s identification stamp ONLY on the underside of the barrel between the trunnions or on the left rim base. Any additional stampings are at the discretion of the purchasing park.

Park will stamp the National Park Service property number on the piece.

Vent and vent piece: For mid-19th century guns; the vent will be in a vertical plane passing through the axis of the bore and makes an angle of 80 degrees with it. The vent enters the bore at a distance from the bottom equal to one fourth of the diameter of the bore. The diameter of the vent will not exceed .2 inches. A removable vent piece made of “marine bronze” or copper will be installed as per the original manufacturer. For early period guns, installation of a vent piece is optional. The contractor will supply one replacement vent with the gun.

Paint-minimum standards: one coat of metal primer and one coat of semi-gloss black, oil base enamel.

OPTIONAL: Sights or sight brackets are installed at the discretion of the park.

While not required, it is appropriate and park is encouraged to order a false muzzle of cosmetic rifling. The final ten or twelve inches of the steel sleeve at the muzzle should be cosmetically rifled as in an original tube of the type that is duplicated.

Changes or substitutions: No changes or substitutions of materials or design shall be made without the written approval of the contracting officer after consultation with the park Historic Weapons Program Supervisor and a Regional Inspector

Inspection and acceptance: The U.S. Government shall have the option of inspecting the gun at the contractor’s location or at the park site. The government shall have seven (7) days to perform the final inspection, if the gun is delivered to the site. The contractor agrees to perform the necessary changes or the purchase order shall be cancelled.

Contractor’s Warranty: The contractor shall warrant all parts and labor for a period of two years from the date of acceptance of delivery. The contractor shall replace without cost to the U.S Government any part that fails due to manufacturing or material defect during the warranty period. All cost of transportation of the gun for the repaired covered by warranty will be at the expense of the contractor.

Atch B RM6 Artillery Specifications