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AF Honor Band M6 Bayonets and M8A1 Scabbards

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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jun 14, 2022 08:56 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jun 23, 2022 02:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Jun 24, 2022
  • Initiative:
    • None

Classification

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 8465 - INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 332215 - Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Bolling AFB , DC
    USA

Description

The USAF Honor Guard installs M6 bayonets onto the M14 weapon for all ceremonies that include a formation. The current M6 bayonets have a dull black metal blade and the current M8A1 scabbards are OD Green and blackened steel and do not present the required ceremonial image for the mission of the USAF Honor Guard. To manufacture 300 ceremonial replica M6 bayonets and 300 replica M8A1 scabbards (samples can be provided upon request for reference) that will be utilized on our Ceremonial Uniform. Manufacture replica M6 bayonets (to original specifications) with the following modifications: - All metal being a durable, scratch resistant, high finish chrome plating (with the exception of the handle screws). - Manufacture replica M8A1 scabbards (to original specifications) with the following modifications: - The sheath must be completely black, high gloss, and scratch resistant. - All metal being a durable, scratch resistant, high finish chrome plating. - Upper portion will be manufactured using black patent leather. - All metal hardware and fittings must be a chromed, mirrored finish, that is durable and scratch resistant. Shipping to: Bldg. 49, Joint Bases Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, DC 20032

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

  • CP 240 612 6207 20 MACDILL BLVD SW BLDG P20
  • WASHINGTON , DC 20032-2110
  • USA

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