W56HZV-17-R-L527_-_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf

W56HZV-17-R-L527

COMBINED SOLICITATION AND SYNOPSIS

I. INTRODUCTION

A. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

B. The combined synopsis and Request for Proposal (RFP) number is W56HZV-17-R- L527

C. This solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-76, effective July 25, 2014.

D. Small Business Set-Aside: Not Applicable

E. Posting Date: 04 April 2017

F. Response Date: 20 April 2017

G. The Army Contracting Command – (ACC – WRN) 6501 East Eleven Mile Road, Warren, MI 48397-5000.

H. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 712110 with a size standard of $27,500,000.00.

I. This Combined Synopsis and Solicitation contains clauses and provisions requiring a fill-in or representation. Offerors shall submit a copy of this Combined Synopsis and Solicitation with their response to these clauses and provisions accordingly. A failure to complete this fill-in may cause your offer to be determined ineligible for award.

J. Basis for award: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate sole source from Thillmann Consulting and Research, LLC under the authority of FAR Part 15, in conjunction with FAR Part 12. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals before the closing date of this solicitation. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government intends to negotiate and award a sole source, firm fixed price contract based on price.

II. GENERAL

The Army Contracting Command proposes to purchase the “Thillmann Sword Collection” from Thillmann Consulting and Research, LLC. The following Contract Line Item will apply to this purchase

0001 Thillmann Sword Collection

The Center for Military History (CMH) currently has a requirement to procure a collection of swords and sabers referred to as the “Thillmann Collection”. The Thillmann Collection contains exceptionally rare swords, sabers, and scabbards from the time period 1820 – 1870. The collection is comprised of pieces not already in the US Army Museums Collection which are considered objects of national significance for the inspiration and benefit of the people of the United States.

For a complete listing of all included artifacts, please reference the attached list.

Quotations shall include the shipping and delivery schedule. Delivery and Acceptance will be FOB destination. The delivery is one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of award.

This acquisition is unrated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System

(DPAS).

NET AMOUNT

III. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE:

Offeror shall include all shipping charges and ship supplies F.O.B. Destination to the following address:

US Army Center of Military History, Collections Branch (MSC-B) 9955 Tracy Loop, Bldg 765

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

IV. PACKAGING AND MARKING

1. All data and hardware items deliverable under this contract shall be packaged and packed in accordance with good commercial practice. This shall be adequate to ensure arrival at destination without damage or loss.

2. All materials or their containers delivered under this contract shall be marked or tagged in the following manner: (a) the prime contract number (b) the name and address or the prime contractor, and: (c) the identification of the materials or item.

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COLLECTION LIST - ARTIFACTS

ITEM # DESCRIPTION

Swords

Officer Artillery

(a) Ames: High‐grade blade etching Chicopee address type 2. P. 108 of my book. Very spectacular and unusual deep etching and also an unusual Ames Chicopee address etching. The US is large and sideways on blade and is in very large letters with sunrays surrounding it.

(b) Brass relief cast scabbard ring mounts and brass shoe type drag with a steel crest, nice leather and wire, no gilding remains on guard, which has extra fine and additional chasing and engraving overall on all cast surface

(a) Ames: Slant US blade etching, type 2 Chicopee address. Excellent hilt some gilding remains, excellent black leather grip, Excellent blade frosting and etching. This is the standard Ames

(b) Plain steel mounted scabbard plain ring mounts

(a) Ames: Mexican War silver grip, stone pommel, pp. 109‐110: With French 1822 Infantry single branch type of guard exact same as the Philadelphia 1847 presentations that cost 120.00. Eagle on obverse and elephant on reverse of grip, jewel on pommel. Blade with some pitting and with extra fine etching on balance; Tecumseh, reverse, panoply of arms both sides, eagle on obverse, Ames Springfield address

(b) Brown scabbard with silver bands but with gilded brass mounts, silver drag.

(a) S&K: 1841 Date, stippled grip, dragoon wire. P. 379‐380 This is the very rare S&K Officers model saber imported in the first contract of 1840. It is a Type 1, one of the 50 without etched blades, and only 4 of those 50 are known of in public or private collections. This one is the best of the 4 surviving examples.

In exceptional condition for its age and likely use period with prefect leather grip embossed to resemble sharkskin! Fine condition saber and scabbard!

(b) Scabbard

(a) A Spectacular Ames: Type 2, Brass mounted scabbard. Inscribed in an acid etched pannel on scabbard 1St Lieut John T. Murran Battery A, M.O.M. from his friend Capt. Nathan Appelton. Mint blade and all gilt! Prov: McCaulley Collection

(b) Brass mounted scabbard.

(a)Ames Enlisted Gold Foil dated 1845: This sword from the first Ames contract is in fine condition with an excellent blade, JH inspected on both ricasso fine later scabbard. This enlisted saber was turned into an officers saber with the addition of gold foil applied to the hilt—very likely during the war with Mexico.

As stated the hilt is entirely covered in gold foil with a silver underlay/bonding agent

(a) Ames Model 1840 Artillery Officers Sabers are extremely scarce because that model of saber was a regulation sidearm for mounted officers and officers of the light artillery from 1840 through 1850 only.

The post 1850 Model 1840 sabers were not allowed by regulation so would have been for state regimental officers only. The wonderful history of these Ames sabers is that they were probably produced beginning in 1844 after the S&K sabers were introduced into the Army and no longer allowed by 1850 so only in use by regulation for 6 years—that is why the saber is scarce and the Ames Springfield addressed sabers are extremely scarce and desirable. This saber is not only a scarce pattern but has wonderful history as well. The saber is etched “J. Munroe USA” on the blade. John Munroe was the 94th graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point in 1814. He had a spectacular military history all of it as an officer of the US Artillery. His service was in campaigns against the Black Hawks, Florida Indians, on the Northern Frontier, Military Occupation of Texas, Mexican War, Florida again, Commanding Officer Department of the Platte in Dakota Territory during the silver and gold rush. In addition he was given the distinction of serving as the Military and Civil Governor of New Mexico in 1849 and 1850, He received numerous Brevet promotions and served as Chief of Artillery for General Zachary Taylor during Taylor’s service in the War with Mexico and being singled out for brevet promotions in the battles of Monterey and Buena Vista. He was a full Colonel of Artillery when he passed on the cusp of the US Civil War in April of 1861. This saber is not only a rare Ames manufactured US Army saber, but it is in tremendous original condition. The hilt retains all of its original heavy gilt finish, the grip is perfect, the blade is beautifully etched with the fat Springfield address style, and early Ames etching and of course is also etched “J.

Munroe / USA” in a panel.

(b) The most spectacular and rarely seen feature of this saber is the scabbard which sterling silver foil covered with all of its original foil remaining. All in all, this is a saber deserving of a museum collection which is national in scope or in one of the finest American Arms collections.

Officers M1840 Cavalry

(a) Ames Model 1840 with an 1833 blade. Page 71 of book. Tiny hole on pommel cap for the 33 blade tang, blade etched with Ames address, foliate patterns and panoply of arms, sharkskin grip, much original gilding on hilt. This is a very rare saber having an original M 1833 Dragoon blade and an 1840 Cavalry Officers hilt.

(b) Plain steel scabbard with trumpet throat.

The Finest Known Example of an Ames Model 1840 Cavalry Officers Saber. Absolutely Mint Example.

(P. 72 Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers) formerly from the McCauley collection then to Philip Rodan collection, probably the one in the Peterson book of American swords. Blade in absolutely mint condition. Hilt with most gilding, grip—fine leather and dragoon wire of copper.

(a) Ames 1840 presented to Lt. Gove New England Cav. 1861: P. 74 of book. This exceptionally fine saber has the Chicopee address mint blade etching with the later Ames style as seen on artillery officers sabers of that period. Lt Gove promoted to Capt was killed and overran by JEB Stuarts cavalry on Snickersvill Turn Pike in Aldee VA in Nov 1862.

(b) Silver plated scabbard.

(a) Ames: Chicopee address another “mint” example of the shorter bladed Ames M 1840 Cavalry Officers Saber. It has a 33 inch blade no US on blade but has foliate overall with panoply of arms and what appears to be an Indian headdress. Tecumseh with bow and hatchet and Mounted Officer with Chapeau etching— superb etching. Pommel cap with unusual chasing of the brim. Hilt 100% gilding and Blade has 100% etching.

(b) Steel scabbard officers type with artillery drag and narrow mounts.

(a) ) Sauerbier: Type III. with silver/pewter grip (cover of Cav and Artillery book): This high‐grade, imported, silver mounted Model 1840 saber and scabbard specimen was presented to Captain Thomas Morley of the 4th New York Heavy Artillery battery during the Civil War. Thomas Morley was born in Ireland sometime in 1826; when he came to America is not known but at the time of the Civil War he was living in New York City. He was a thirty‐seven‐year old ‘pilot’ from Brooklyn, New York when he joined Company F, New York National Guard Heavy Artillery Battery for duty as a 2LT in New York City on June 20, 1863 for thirty days of emergency service for the Gettysburg Campaign. His unit was assigned to Major General Darius Couch’s newly created Department of the Susquehanna in Harrisburg, PA to augment the Federal forces then concentrating in June 1863 to repel the Confederate invasion. Morley was assigned to the regimental staff of the New York unit as its Regimental Commissary officer. Though Lieutenant Morley’s military records do not mention his service on the general’s staff, or his promotion to Captain, the handsome presentation to Morley is engraved on his steel and brass mounted scabbard. It reads “Presented to Capt. / Thomas Morley / July 24th, 1863. / by the Members of / F Batt. 4th N.Y.H.A. / S. N. G. / for his service as Aid / de Camp to Gen. Couch at / the battle of Gettysburg.” Morley was mustered out of government service on July 24, 1863. ‐ This high‐grade, imported, silver mounted Model 1840 saber and scabbard specimen was presented to Captain Thomas Morley of the 4th New York Heavy Artillery battery during the Civil War. Thomas Morley was born in Ireland sometime in 1826; when he came to America is not known but at the time of the Civil War he was living in New York City. He was a thirty‐seven‐year old ‘pilot’ from Brooklyn, New York when he joined Company F, New York National Guard Heavy Artillery Battery for duty as a 2LT in New York City on June 20, 1863 for thirty days of emergency service for the Gettysburg Campaign. His unit was assigned to Major General Darius Couch’s newly created Department of the Susquehanna in Harrisburg, PA to augment the Federal forces then concentrating in June 1863 to repel the Confederate invasion. Morley was assigned to the regimental staff of the New York unit as its Regimental Commissary officer. Though Lieutenant Morley’s military records do not mention his service on the general’s staff, or his promotion to Captain, the handsome presentation to Morley is engraved on his steel and brass mounted scabbard. It reads “Presented to Capt. / Thomas Morley / July 24th, 1863. / by the Members of / F Batt. 4th N.Y.H.A. / S. N. G. / for his service as Aid / de Camp to Gen. Couch at / the battle of Gettysburg.” Morley was mustered out of government service on July 24, 1863.

(a) Collins, 1862 blade date, p.487: Gualley Bridge Va. Presentation. Hilt is ornately carved and cast 90% gilded, wonderful sharkskin grip. Blade is etched overall, side panel of a cavalry charge, 90% original frosting of blade, scabbard was etched in a damascene style, and has wide brass mounts relief cast and engraved. Obverse top mount has presentation panel

(a) Ames Mexican War presented by Iowa, silver grip saber. P. 75 of book. The highest grade of saber made by Ames for presentation. It is also listed in the Ames records as a presentation to Capt Roberts with the cost (the price was higher than that paid for (George Thomas’s Mexican War presentation) See the Ames Sword Company by John Hamilton. On loan to the NRA exhibit (2003) of Exceptional Arms from the NAAS. Wonderful saber in beautiful condition presented by the State of Iowa to Capt Roberts of the Mounted Rifles Regt. For his service in Mexico. Capt Roberts of the Mounted Rifles (a rare command) lead the breakthrough at the City of Mexico’s gates with Gnl. Quitman’s command. He was brevetted numerous times for a number of battles. Gnl Quitman gave him the great honor of raising the flag on the City of Mexico’s capitol building for his action of breaking through the gates and taking the city! Also has a gold inscription plaque on the scabbard. The blade is etched with battle honors. (I have a huge amount of history on this saber and Capt Roberts.

(a) Weyersburg, gilt fancy hilt in multiple branches, silver grip. Deeply etched blade in fine condition.

(b) Silver scabbard, brass mounted in relief cast oak leaf style suspension rings and drag.

(a) S. Bros Ivory gripped Clauberg p. 154‐151 SABRE WITH CARVED IVORY GRIPS. At the top of the sword collectors list are the carved ivory grippd swords and this example of a high grade Clauberg cavalry officer’s saber is among the finest known. It is in exceptional condition with the very rarely seen and highly desirable “US Cavalry” etched blade. Everyting is presentation quality, hilt, and blade. Words can not do this saber justice, while just a look at the photographs of this beautiful saber are only a small taste of how wonderful the real thing is. This saber is depicted on the cover of Civil Wasr Cavalry and Artillery Sabers and is also prominately shown and described on pages 154 and 155. It can not be improved upon and will be a center piece of any serious collection. Dick Johnson has prized this saber as part of his collection for many years. Excellent overall condition.

(b) A beautiful engraved German silver scabbard with high relief gilt mounts and boot style drag.

Officers M1860 Cavalry

(a) Ames: Presentation Grade p.44: The highest grade Ames made of the model 1860 Cav. officer saber. It has a special web on the hilt between lower branch and guard for presentation, special fire like casting along the inside of the upper branches, special casting over the end‐top of the quillon of olive branch in eagle talons. The pommel is fancy relief chased around the brim, 99% original gilding on hilt overall.

Sharkskin is excellent‐light gray color, wire fine. The blade with 70% frosting and has some pitting on mid area. Unusual blade etching is very fancy and upgraded from usual type, slant US but with fancy flourishes. Will need a missing throat mount and will need a good cleaning and dent removal of the scabbard drag.

(b) Scabbard steel with fancy brass gilded mounts. Eagle on upper mount and double rings with engraved Ames made on rear, panoply of arms on lower mount center, drag is boot style with foliate relief motifs— some wear to drag, as well as dents on reverse side.

(a) Ames: Channing Clapp p. 87 of the book: This saber was carried for all 4 years of the war by Captain Clapp. The blade etching is the early block US type, engraved on the scabbard throat Channing Clapp with scribe lines above and below. Etching is light but all present. Fine grip with only a slight damage where on the reverse side it may have been cut. The guard is fine with two slight flat type of cut marks at the knuckle bow reverse side. In the book.

(a) Ames presented to F. W. Hayden: Hayden was a 2nd Lt. in the 1st Mass Cav. The sword is from Neal Gutterman 11/15/03 Richmond show. Inscription is on upper brass mount obverse side. Hilt 70% gilding on guard and pommel 50% on wire, grip sharp and charcoal in color. Blade was sharpened as mentioned in the 1st Regt Mass Cav history, a very small portion of etching on edge is missing for the length of the etching panel.

(b)Scabbard is steel with the wide mounts and boot style drag.

(a) Ames: Slant US: This saber is nearly mint, Script US extra fine blade etching minty charcoal grip and gilt wire. Guard and pommel 80% gilt.

(b) Scabbard is super fine with original blue and gilt brass mounts and drag.

(a) Ames: Evans & Hassell p. 184‐186: mint etching with lots of the charcoal finish to the blade, block us, Hilt is also mint all gilt.

(b) Steel scabbard with fine cast brass mounts and plain brass drag.

(a) Ames 1860 Madison Kendall, Silver Plated Scabbard. Most elaborate Ames blade etching ever seen on a Cav Officers saber. Madison Kendall was a long time Ames employee and contractor listed as the blade maker for many years in Ames records. Minty condition the superb blade etching is unusual for Ames and the Blade address Madison Kendall, He probably made the blade and etching for himself as an Ames employee who was the blade forger. Unusual and very rare

(b) Silver Plated Scabbard.

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(a) Miller & Co. NYC pp. 42, 285‐287 in the book: Exceptional blade etching in the Tiffany style, blade marked Collins and CO 1862. Hilt with extra casting work and chasing. Eagle on the quillon is upside‐ down with wings going down to the knuckle bow. US on the breast. Chasing on the knuckle bow and fancy chasing on the guard branches.

(a) Tiffany: Silver grip‐Clauberg scabbard p. 430‐431: Beautiful Clauberg gold wash blade battle scene is very fine. Clauberg silver plated scabbard with fancy open work mounts. Presented in 1863 to Capt.

DeCoure On loan to the Fort Ward museum from Dec. 1999 through March 2000

(b) Clauberg silver plated scabbard with fancy open work mounts

(a) Tiffany & Co. pattern 1821 brass cast guard and grip and with 1860 blade p. 432‐433: Blade in quarter panel style etching but weak, Collins address no date, Tiffany marked.

(b) Very nice steel scabbard with fine scabbard mountings.

(a) Important and Rare Only Known Ames model 1860 cav. saber US marked, dated 1861 and inspected.

Pictured in the book P 88‐89. This saber is the only known example that is US dated and inspected from the 1861 contract of 50 sabers. Fine condition overall blade etching is all there but frosting is gone. Blade etching is block US and just as the Channing Clapp saber.

(b) Steel scabbard brass mounted.

(a) Jabez Rogers 2nd Missouri: Major Roberts became the Colonel of the the Merrill Horse. Fantastic regimental history and Rogers had great history as well. This saber is gorgeous and in mint condition., John D. Orr the Tiffany etcher etched this fantastic blade, having a beautifully executed dragoon and US Soldier. 1862 dated Collins blade. Beautiful sword overall

(b) Tiffany gilt scabbard.

(a) Ames/Schuyler Hartley & Graham: Ames style 1860 cavalry officers saber, but with small differences in pommel dome, knuckle bow, relief casting of branches, scabbard drag length etc. Has the wide brass mounts, blade dark.

(a) Ames High Grade Scabbard presented as shooting prize in Georgia Militia1859: The recipient was a member of the Virginia cavalry early in the war and later became an officer of Georgia Militia and died of illness late in the war. Condition is fine. Blade etching light, some scabbard wear.

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(a) Ames M 1860 Cav Saber with wide mounts scabbard, presented to Reuben V. King. Lt 4th NY Light Artillery (Battery D). King was in the 85th NY went from private to Major resigned after wounding and later enlisted in the 4th NJ rising from private to Lieutenant. Saber presented to him as a Sgt. Wounded twice once with the guns and again as an aid while on horseback. Presentation is to Sergt. Reuben V. King by the enlisted men of the 4th NJ Artillery

(a) Ames 1860 Presentation Gilt, Fancy Mounted and Engraved Scabbard. P. 44, 93‐95) Mint hilt and blade 90% gilt scabbard, not presented

(a) Ames 1860 Presentation Brown Lacquer and Fancy Gilt Mounts Scabbard. (P, 44, 94‐95) Mint hilt and blade. Brown lacquer is 90% and gilt on mounts is 90% some copper color showing through on raised portions

(a) Ames Model 1860 Officers Saber. Minty condition hilt and blade with a perfect bright steel scabbard and brass mounts not gilt

(b) Saccabrd

OFFICERS M0DEL 1833 DRAGOON

(a) Very Rare Saber, Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Officers Saber: Hartford 10/02 from B.G. Elliott B.

Alter’s family. Family saber. Saber was carried in the CW and captured from a Confederate. Fine condition hilt and sharkskin grip, steel scabbard excellent with much original browning, hilt with 60% gilding, all sharkskin, all wire, and all blade etching remains, but no frosting. Unusual Lady liberty and Dragoon bust on blade. “United States Dragoons” on Reverse. Id’d to a distant relative of Alters from the US Signal Corps in the CW, a family letter talks about a capture of the saber and a horse from a confederate officer

(a) Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Officers Saber for Militia: Fine with an original brass scabbard, exceptional hilt with 85% original gilded, all wire and sharkskin. Bright blade all etching but no frosting.

Blade with Tecumseh and Eagle etc. Blade address is Ames Manufacturing Co./ Cabotsville / Mass

(b) Brass Scabbard

(a) Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Officers Militia likely South Carolina: Silver foiled hilt, smooth back strap, no line on guard or quillon, sharkskin grip silver wire. Blade without US and has the Chicopee address. Small tang hole probably with plug. Blade dark but all etching visible, steel scabbard retains remnants of silver foil, scabbard with M 1860 style mounts, no throat screws correct for a Chicopee address. Was found in Johnson City SC

(b) Steel scabbard

(a) Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Officers inspected hilt, sharkskin grip: P 62, This is the only known example of a US inspected hilt of an officers saber. Brass Scabbard plain blade—maybe a Pennsylvania purchase. In the book page 62

(b) Brass Scabbard

OFFICERS Model 1832 (1834 Regs)

(a) 1832 Ames General Officers (boat shell guard) P.69‐70 in the book, heavily gilt brass scabbard also engraved, Mint blade etching.

(a) 1832 Ames Artillery officers sword (boat shell guard) P. 67‐68 in the book, black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts, Mint etched blade with crossed cannons.

(b) Black leather scabbard

OFFICERS INFANTRY SWORDS: Model 1840 General Officers and High Grade Swords

(a) 1840 General Officers style presented in 1847 1st PA. Weyersberg made, presented to Lt Deaney for planting the US flag on the wall at Humantla Mexico. This is the battle where Capt Walker mounted rifles was killed. Brass gilt hilt, brass engraved scabbard and engraved with the presentation and fine etched blade. From Dick Johnson $4,500: $6,000 This Sword is a Model 1840 Officers sword in the high grade style of a General and Staff sword with the addition of a sterling silver grip that is engraved and faceted with a highly embellished folding counter guard. Manufactured by Gebruder Weyersburg it exhibits their high capstan rivet. It is presented to Lt. James A. Deaney of the 1st Penn Rgt. The presentation also specifically points out his action at the battle of Huamantla Mexico on October 8th 1847. The sword was presented for his gallantly in raising the US flag on the walls of Huamantla, a brave act that was carried out in the same battle where Sam Walker of Colt Walker fame was killed by a Mexican Lancer.

1834 General Officers Boat Shell Guard.

(b) Steel field scabbard

(a) Tiffany Eagle Quillon High Grade Sword. This high grade tiffany sword was presented to Captain Stephen Bogardus Jr by members of the 192nd NYSV on May 10th 1865. Capt. Bogardus enlisted as a private and rose to Captain and brevet Major by the end of the war. The 192nd had a fine Civil War battle history and Captain Bogardus was involved in all of the regiments’ engagements thus earning the respect of his men and fellow officers. He was presented with a treasured sword because of their respect for his service. The High Grade tiffany swords have a number of hilt styles as found in the Tiffany Civil War catalog and this example is one of the richest having an eagle quillon. This sword may be found on page 515 of Civil War Army Swords in greater detail then here, but these images give the viewer an idea of the beautiful style and rich color of this wonderful sword. It has a solid silver spiral grip, heavily gilt pommel and guard. The scabbard is silver but overlaid in gilt, with large wonderful acanthus bunch suspension ring mounts and a long boot style drag with fancy drag edge. The blade is etched by the premier blade etcher and designer of the time John D. Orr and he lavished his attention to it with not only a beautiful design but also added a fine gold wash to the frosted background. This sword will be a standout in almost any advanced arms collection.$ 20,000

(a) Mexican War presentation to Col. Ferris Forman Illinois Regt. By the State of Illinois. Presented for his action at Cerro Gordo. A Ball Tompkins and Black made sword and case

(b) Scabbard

(c) Case

1840 Officers Swords on the MS & PD Pattern

(a) 1840 Medical Staff style of sword but without an MS on langet or on blade, Mexican War presentation to Col. Roberts 2nd PA. From Dave Taylor at Baltimore on March 19, 2011. The sword was presented in January of 1847 by friends in Pittsburg. Cowans Auction April 2009: Roberts died just before the attack on Mexico City in 1847. Subsequently it was given by his widow to Lt ‐‐‐‐‐ in December 1847.

Officers M1860 Staff

(a) Ames Model 1860 Staff: Excellent blade etching, 95% blue steel scabbard typical Ames mounts, single rings & shoe style drag, mint sharkskin grip, hilt gilt about 90% . Rare to find a minty M 1860 Staff sword.

(a) Ames Model 1860 Staff: Exceptional blade and hilt. Scabbard japanned blue nice gilt mounts, ADK drag inspected. Blade with an Arris, dry needle inscribed Ames address no ADK on ricasso. Possibly one of the rearest of the rare and US inspected M 1860.

(b) Scarrard

1832 Foot Artillery Officers

(a) Ames, M1832 Officers, gilt hilt, stippled guard, Officers, Springfield address in dry needle one side and etched other. Etched very rare single fuller blade, girt brass scabbard with double rings. Excellent overall.

(a) Ames, M 1832 Officers, fluted ivory gripped, gilt double broad ax guard, gilt brass scabbard with frog stud‐no ring mounts, pommel is smooth with eagle incised and gilt and also recessed spanner nut secured.

Ames Springfield address is etched one side only. Very rare single fuller blade is etched overall, beautiful finish, with foliate and panoply of arms.

(b) Gilt brass scabbard.

(a) Ames 1832 Foot Artillery Officers Sword Nashua Artillery Officers. Gilt hilt, three rivets, non‐ inspected hilt, three fuller regulation blade, Stamped eagle and Springfield address, dated 1835, etched overall, Nashua Artillery etched on obverse side. Double ring brass scabbard is in beautiful condition.

Blade fair all etching some roughness on end of blade, three fullers.

(a) Ames Silver 1832 Foot Artillery: This is an extremely rare early version of the classic US model 1832 short artillery sword. This sword has the full‐length original blade that measures 19 inches in overall length. The standard sword has 3 fullers, this one has a single Fuller going down the middle. Etching is very light and on only on the obverse side. Just above the Ames address is etching that depicts the Indian with the bow in one hand and the spirit and the other. This Indian design is the classic depiction for the state of Massachusetts. Above the Indian it has the etched Union style droop wing Eagle with the banner above that reads "Liberty". The handle of the sword is constructed using with brass but is coated in copper to aneal the silver to the brass. Most of the original silver plate is intact.

(b) The sword is accompanied by the original German silver scabbard. The scabbard is also unique in that it has 2 rings joined on each side of the lone mount. The original throat and drag cap are intact.

5’ by 4’ life size of a trooper (4th Mass Cav) Co. E standing view, with saber and in uniform. Huge and fancy gilt frame, US shield on bottom center and Mass shield & Coat of arms on top middle, crossed sabers on each side in gesso. Restored and cleaned by Margaret Barton of the National Portrait Gallery.

This painting is spectacular!

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52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items MAY 2015 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2014 52.219-9 (Dev) Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Deviation 2016-O0009) AUG 2016 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan JAN 1999 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies FEB 2016 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

AUG 2011

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent DEC 2007 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

JUL 2013

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995

52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.246-2 Inspection Of Supplies--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-16 Responsibility For Supplies APR 1984 52.249-2 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-

Price)

APR 2012

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense- DEC 2008 Contract-Related Felonies

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions OCT 2005 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information DEC 2015

Controls 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit JUN 2012 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities AUG 2016 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

JUN 2012

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2013 252.246-7000 Material Inspection And Receiving Report MAR 2008

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.201-4000 (TACOM)

ARMY CONTRACTING COMMAND – WARREN (DTA) OMBUDSPERSON (APR

2011)

Information regarding the Ombudsperson for this contract is located at the following website:

http://acc.army.mil/contractingcenters/acc-wrn/CompMgmtOffice.html

[End of Provision]

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (APR 2016)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 712110.

(2) The small business size standard is $27,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

http://acc.army.mil/contractingcenters/acc-wrn/CompMgmtOffice.html

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2; Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(vi) 52.209-5; Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding elinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(viii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xi) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xvi) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xvii) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xviii) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xix) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 5.

(xx) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxii) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain

Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) ) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision) http://www.acquisition.gov/

52.204-4016 (Warren) Electronic Contracting (AUG 2015)

(a) All Army Contracting Command – Warren (DTA) solicitations will be publicized on the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov). Any additional attachments, including Technical Data Packages (TDPs) when available electronically, will be separate attachments or links embedded in the solicitation.

(b) ) As of 10 August 2015, unless directed to do otherwise in Section L of this solicitation, vendors are required to submit a quote or proposal via the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) system. Proposals or quotes submitted after this date using any other mechanism, including the Army Single Face to Industry Bid Response System (ASFI BRS) may be deemed non-responsive.

(c) Requirements for the online FBO bid submission:

1. Vendors must log into the FBO System to be able to submit electronic responses for opportunities.

2. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov (a Federal

Government owned and operated free web site) and have a CAGE Code and CCR Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN).

3. Once logged into the FBO System, vendors will be asked to enter basic information and directed to upload one or more files containing the proposal/quote and any additional information as outlined in the solicitation.

4. FBO will send an email to vendor’s registered email address confirming the electronic submission.

5. For additional information on submitting electronic bid responses via the FBO system see the FBO

Vendor Guide – Section 4.3.1 “Submitting an Electronic Response” (https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf).

(d) Note to offerors:

Please pay close attention to the solicitation closing date and time as stated on the cover page of this solicitation, local time for the Army contracting Command - Warren, (DTA), Michigan. In accordance with FAR 15.208(a), offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any revisions, and modifications, so as to be received by the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified.

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure the proposal/quote is received by the date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.208, if the proposal/quote was not received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure (in this case, received through FBO) by the exact date and time specified on the cover page of this solicitation, it will be determined late. Proposal/quote is defined to mean ALL volumes or parts required in the solicitation are included in the electronic submission.

Note: There is no "expected" or "target" length of time for proposal submission; size and content may be factors, therefore offerors are strongly cautioned when submitting proposals to allow adequate time for submission.

Solicitations may remain posted on the FBO after the solicitation closing date. If the response deadline has passed for the solicitation, vendors will no longer be able to submit electronic responses.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf) http://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf)

(e) Any award issued as a result of this solicitation will be distributed electronically. In the event of a FOIA request for a copy of any award issued as a result of this solicitation, or any subsequent modifications to the contract, the contract and modifications will be released, including the awarded unit price. This is the notice required by Executive Order 12600 (June 23, 1987) of our intention to release unit prices in response to any request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 USC 552. Unit price is defined as the contract price per unit or item purchased as it appears in Section B of the contract and is NOT referring to nor does it include Cost or Pricing data/information. If you object to such release in the base contract or contract modifications, and you intend to submit an offer, notify the contracting officer in writing prior to the closing date identified in this solicitation and include the rationale for your objection consistent with the provisions of FOIA. A release determination will be made based on rationale given.

(f) Questions pertaining to this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist identified in Block 10 on the cover page of this solicitation. For technical assistance in doing business with the Government, and doing business electronically, please visit the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) website at http://www.aptac-us.org/ to locate a regional center.

[End of Notice]

52.209-4011 (TACOM)

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD (JUL 2016)

(a) The Government will award a contract to the offeror that:

(1) submits the lowest evaluated offer if award is based on price only, or the offer that provides the best value to the Government if factors in addition to price are identified elsewhere in this solicitation, and

(2) submits a bid or proposal that meets all the material requirements of this solicitation, and

(3) meets all the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104.

(b) To make sure that an offeror meets the responsibility criteria at FAR 9.104 the Government may:

(1) arrange a visit to the offeror’s plant and perform a preaward survey;

(2) ask the offeror to provide financial, technical, production, or managerial background information.

(c) If the offeror does not provide the Government with the data requested within 7 days from the date the requested is received, or if the offeror refuses to have an onsite visit to the offeror’s facility, the Government may determine the offeror to be nonresponsible.

(d) If the Government visits the offeror’s facility, please make sure that current certified financial statements and other data relevant to the bid or proposal available for Government personnel to review.

(End of Provision)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF

1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the…