PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FORM6 BAYONETS FOR USNA M-14 DRILL RIFLE 1. SCOPE 1.1 SCOPE: This statement of work establishes the requirements for M-6 bayonets for the United States Naval Academy (USNA) M-14 drill rifles. 1.2 PURPOSE: The purpose of this requirement is to provide replica M6 bayonets, with scabbard. The bayonets are to be manufactured to using drawing #8427015 and associated drawings (attached) as reference documents, except that the blade is to be nickel-plated. The government will provide the supplier with a demilitarized M-14 rifle that is to be used by the supplier to fit check the bayonet to ensure that it fits the drill rifle properly. Final assembly of the bayonet to the M-14 drill rile is to be completed by the government. The final assembly demilitarized M-14 drill rifle will be the standard drill rifle for the Naval Academy Battalion of Midshipmen. Drill rifle activities are a significant part of the Naval Academy programs and are conducted indoors and outdoors on various surfaces. Standardization is also a goal of the program, especially regarding drill competitions. 2. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS: Drawing #8427015 and related lower level drawings (attached) for reference and dimensional purposes only. 2.1 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT: An actual demilitarized M-14 Rifle assembly will be provided for loan to the supplier to be used to ensure that the bayonet fits properly. The government provided M-14 rifle assemblies shall be returned to the government in the same condition as originally provided. Contact LtCol Michael Trabun at (410) 293-7125. 3. REQUIREMENTS 3.1 PHYSICAL: The bayonet must be a replica of the M-6 Bayonet that fits the M-14 combat rifle and the blade is to be nickel-plated. The weight, balance and physical dimensions of the replica must be representative of an M-6 and must be manufactured such that it matches and fits the government furnished M-14. The attached drawings are for reference purposes only, to aid the supplier in providing bayonets that fit the M-14 drill rifle. An initial pre-production bayonet is to be provided to the government for approval prior to production runs. All production units will be manufactured and inspected to have the characteristics of the drawings and as fit checked with the government furnished rifle. 3.2 MATERIAL: a. Similar to referenced drawings, except that the finish on the blade shall be nickel-plated. (1) All bayonets must be interchangeable from one drill rifle to another of same and different production batches. 3.3 TOOLING/SPECIAL TOOLS: Tooling, special tools, equipment, etc. required to produce the product is the responsibility of the manufacturer. 4. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: Actual demilitarized M-14 Rifle assembly will be provided for loan to the supplier to be used to ensure that the bayonet fits and matches the M-14 rifle. The government provided M-14 rifle shall be returned to the government in the same condition as originally provided. Contact LtCol Michael Trabun at (410) 293-7125. 5. DELIVERABLE LOT ACCEPTANCE: Prior to production, the Navy will evaluate one (1) pre-production deliverables for acceptance. Failure in any part to comply with requirements specified in paragraph 3 shall be cause for rejection of the represented lot. 6. DELIVERY SCHEDULE: Production deliverables shall be delivered as follows: RIFLES Qty U/I Del. Date BASE QTY AWARD 4100 EA NLT 01 March 2003 However, expedited delivery is very important in this procurement and is an evaluation criteria for award. Early and staggered deliveries are encouraged (see 7. Distribution below) 7. DISTRIBUTION -The vendor may produce and ship throughout the 4- to 6-month period to reduce warehouse and inventory costs as long as the 01 Mar 2003 schedule is met. Packaging identification or labels must not contain descriptions of gun, rifle, drill rifle, facsimile rifle, or any other descriptions relating to firearms or weapons. Packaging and shipping should be standard commercial practice (economical and provide adequate protection against damage during shipment). Items received in damaged condition due to handling/packaging must be replaced by the shipper/manufacturer at no additional cost to the Navy.
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