Statement of Work Cadet Sword Belt CL 31

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

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Cadet Sword Belt, Buckle, and Frog Assembly

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