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- Solicitation - Sword Belt, buckles, & Frog United States Military Academy West Point, NY
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This is a Statement of Work (SOW) for the manufacture and delivery of a complete cadet sword belt assembly for the United States Military Academy. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and facilities to produce three distinct components: a sword belt, sword frog, and buckle/keeper assembly, all of which must meet or exceed the detailed specifications outlined in the document.
The sword belt shall be 1-11/16 inches wide and provided in two sizes—Large (57 inches total finished length with 54-inch belt component) and Small (48 inches total finished length with 45-inch belt component)—both featuring a 4-inch sewn-on flap. The belt must be constructed from 5.5 to 6.0-ounce, hand-bordered, vegetable-tanned, drum-dyed black cowhide and include two parallel grooves (1/32 inch wide) positioned 1/4 inch from each edge, 15 vertically centered adjustment holes with horizontal slits, a permanently attached brass adjustment post (5/16 inch ball diameter, 1/2 inch overall height) positioned 3/4 inch from the end, and high-quality stitching. The sword frog must be constructed from semi-rigid 10 to 12-ounce dyed-black cowhide with approximate dimensions of 5-1/4 inches tall and 2-7/8 inches wide at the widest point, featuring a "T"-shaped sword/scabbard slot that accommodates a 5.5 cm wide belt. The buckle and keeper assembly shall be die-struck brass with hand-burnished color and pale, clear synthetic lacquer finish. The buckle emblem must be 6.5 cm in length and 5.1 cm in height with an Athena Helmet and wreath design (2 inches in diameter), while the keeper shall be approximately 5 cm tall and 3 cm wide at its widest point. The contractor must warranty both the buckle and keeper against more than 2% breakage over a five-year period, with manufacture date stamped on the backside for tracking. All items will be inspected for compliance with written specifications, including visual and dimensional inspection, fitment tests, load and grip tests, and durability tests, with failure to meet evaluation criteria resulting in offer rejection.
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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
Cadet Sword Belt, Buckle, and Frog Assembly
1.0 BACKGROUND
This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the manufacture and delivery of a complete sword belt assembly, which includes the sword belt, a sword frog, a metal buckle with emblem, and a metal buckle keeper. These items are for use by the United States Military Cadets.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and facilities to manufacture and deliver the sword belt, buckle, and frog components in accordance with the detailed specifications, dimensions, and performance requirements outlined in this SOW. All components must meet or exceed the stated specifications.
3.0 REQUIREMENTS
The contractor shall deliver three distinct components that form the assembly: the Sword Belt, the Sword Frog, and the Buckle/Keeper.
3.1 Sword Belt Specifications
• General: The belt shall be a 1-11/16 inch wide waist belt with a buckle back flap sewn to the belt.
• Sizing: The belt shall be provided in two sizes as detailed below:
Size Total Finished Length Belt Component Sewn-on Flap
Large Approx. 57 inches 54 inches 4 inches
Small Approx. 48 inches 45 inches 4 inches
• Leather Quality: The leather shall be 5.5 to 6.0-ounce, hand-bordered, vegetable-tanned, drum-dyed black cowhide. It must be flexible and free from imperfections affecting serviceability and must show fair fastness to crocking, staining, and perspiration.
• Construction Details:
• Grooves: The belt shall feature two parallel grooves, each approximately 1/32 inch wide, running the entire length of the belt and positioned approximately 1/4 inch from each edge.
• Adjustment Holes: Both belt sizes shall have 15 holes, vertically centered with a horizontal slit, to accommodate the adjustment post.
• Adjustment Post: A brass post shall be permanently and rigidly attached 3/4 inch from the end of the belt. The post ball shall be approximately 5/16 inch in diameter, with an overall height of approximately 1/2 inch.
• Flap & Keeper: A 4-inch flap shall be laid and sewn over the belt end to secure the buckle receiver. The Buckle Keeper shall be attached to the left end of the belt. Stitching shall be of a quality consistent with
United States Military Academy — Cadet Command Page 1 of 2 industry standards and durable enough to withstand heavy, prolonged use.
3.2 Sword Frog Specifications
• Leather: The frog shall be made from semi-rigid, 10 to 12-ounce, high-grade, dyed-black cowhide and must be free from defects.
• Dimensions: Approximate dimensions shall be 5-1/4 inches tall, 2-7/8 inches wide at the widest point, and 2-1/8 inches wide at the top.
• Construction: The frog opening must accommodate a 5.5 cm wide belt and feature a "T"-shaped sword/scabbard slot. Stitching must be of high quality and sufficient to withstand heavy use.
3.3 Buckle & Keeper Assembly Specifications
• Material: The Buckle-Emblem assembly and the Buckle Keeper piece shall be die-struck brass with a uniform, hand-burnished color.
• Finish: A pale, clear synthetic lacquer shall be applied, free of air pockets and dust particles.
• Buckle Emblem: The emblem shall be 6.5 cm in overall length and 5.1 cm in height and contain the Athena Helmet and wreath (2 inches in diameter). The back shall feature a durable, permanently attached clasp designed to hook securely into the keeper.
• Buckle Keeper: The keeper shall be approximately 5 cm tall and 3 cm wide at its widest point, with an inner area sufficient to allow the belt to pass through.
4.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE & PERFORMANCE
• Warranty: The contractor shall warrant both the buckle and the keeper against more than two percent (2%) breakage over a five (5) year time period. The buckle and keeper shall be struck with the month and year of manufacture on the backside for warranty tracking. This warranty explicitly includes breakage of the clasp.
• Evaluation Criteria: All items will be inspected for compliance with the written specifications, including visual and dimensional inspection, fitment tests, load and grip tests, and durability tests. Failure to meet any of these evaluation criteria may result in the rejection of the offer.
5.0 DELIVERABLES
The contractor shall deliver the items as specified in the contract line items (CLINs) of the awarded contract.
6.0 PACKAGING AND MARKING
Packaging and marking shall be in accordance with standard commercial practice to ensure items are protected during shipping and storage.
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Cadet Sword Belt, Buckle, and Frog Assembly
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