Sources_Sought_1860HenryRifle.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT:

This information is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. This is NOT a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or an announcement of a solicitation. Response to this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firms' ability to submit an offer if a solicitation is released. There is no bid package or solicitation document associated with this announcement. The purpose of this document is to identify potential sources. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this source sought or otherwise pay for the information solicited. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of preparing submissions in response to this sources sought and the Government's use of such information.

This Sources Sought is conducted to identify all potential sources capable of meeting the requirements described below.

Any response to this notice should include the following information: delivery schedule (estimated length of time to deliver from award), estimated price per unit, company name, point of contact, address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail address, brief description of company and capabilities, experience area, size, history, CAGE Code, large business or small business, category such as 8(a), HUBZone, or any other information that you feel would be pertinent.

NOTE: NO SOLICITATION IS ISSUED AT THIS TIME. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the U.S. Government. The U.S.

Government will in no way be obligated to purchase all or any part of the items described above.

The U.S. Government is providing this information as general information only. The U.S.

Government will in no way be bound to this information and responses received if or when any solicitation is issued.

IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT SHAWN ADKINS

at EMAIL: shawn.a.adkins4.mil@mail.mil. The purpose of this notice is for market research. The Government will not rank or provide any reply to submittals from interested firms.

The Center for Military History (CMH) currently has a requirement to procure an M1860 Henry Rifle (Serial Number: 3355) and a US 3-inch Ordnance Rifle (Serial Number: 781) on a full-scale reproduction carriage, number 1. This is a display requirement for the National Museum of the US Army (NMUSA). The rifle is designated for NMUSA Case 06.02.02.05, “Maintaining the Force,” which deals with maintaining troop strength and discussed the creation of the Invalid/Veteran Reserve Corps. The brass-framed Henry rifle serial # 3355 is one of only some 14,000 Henry rifles manufactured between 1860 and 1866.

The brass frame has wonderfully delicate after-market engraving on both sides. Of the 24 Henry rifles known to exist with similar engraving 13 are identified to members of Company B, 3rd U. S. Veteran Volunteers. This regiment was formed in 1865 for one-year service in General Hancock’s 1st Veteran Army Corps. Private Lewis Reibrecht of Company B, 3rd U.S. Veteran Volunteers is believed to be the individual who did all the engravings as so many engraved Henry rifles belonged to members of one particular company.