Coast Guard Ceremonial Military Swords

The United States Coast Guard Academy Clothing Locker is conducting market research (Sources‑Sought, NAICS 332215) to identify manufacturers or resellers capable of supplying ceremonial officer swords and matching scabbards for cadets, officer candidates, and reserve officers. The requirement calls for a continuous delivery of 1,000 to 5,000 swords (and scabbards) over a five‑year period, with performance from 15 Sep 2026 through 14 Sep 2031. Swords must be produced in one of two classes—Class 1 high‑carbon tool steel or Class 2 stainless steel—and in lengths of 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, or 33 inches. All components have detailed specifications: bronze pommel, grip socket and guard plated with 24 k gold and polished; an elliptical pommel featuring an eagle and thirteen stars; a U‑shaped guard with USCG lettering; a grip of bleached sharkskin or white‑pebble‑finished molded plastic with gold‑coated wire spirals; a blade that is drop‑forged, machine‑ground, etched with USCG letters and a six‑pointed star, and finished to a bright polish (high‑carbon blades hardened to Rockwell C 48‑53, stainless blades with ≥12 % Cr). Scabbards are to be fabricated from 0.040‑0.065 in. fiberglass, polyurethane, or sheet‑metal tubing, and each sword/scabbard set must include a cotton flannelette case (gray, silver, or dark blue) with specified weave and weight. Additional hardware (pommel, bands, mounts) must meet exact dimensional and engraving requirements, and all metal finishes must be free of defects. Vendors must submit a capability statement that includes the firm’s name, point‑of‑contact, SAM.gov UEI (if available), and business size (e.g., small business, service‑disabled small business). The place of performance is New London, Connecticut. Technical inquiries should be directed to Alan C. Boucher (alan.c.boucher@uscg.mil, 571‑607‑3000).

Notice ID

2a65e8c517b24166bbe70c279d39d0c2

Solicitation Number

70Z02326CGASWORDS

NAICS Code

332215

Classification Code

8465