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AF Honor Band M6 Bayonets and M8A1 Scabbards

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F4J0262122A001Federal

Submission Closed06/23/2022, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk

NAICS

332215 - Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Bolling AFB, DC, USA

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Scabbards+and+Bayonets.docx

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 14

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Response DeadlineJun 23

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Submission Closed

06/23/2022, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20032-2110, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7060 11TH Contracting Squadron Pk

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20032-2110, USA

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Diane Feguer

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Clarissa Williams

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Full 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