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Specification

Statement of Compliance

 [Bidders must state here either “Comply” or “Not Comply” against each of the individual parameters of each Specification stating the corresponding performance parameter of the equipment offered. Statements of “Comply” or “Not Comply” must be supported by evidence in a Bidders Bid and cross-referenced to that evidence.  Evidence shall be in the form of manufacturer’s un-amended sales literature, unconditional statements of specification and compliance issued by the manufacturer, samples, independent test data etc., as appropriate. A statement that is not supported by evidence or is subsequently found to be contradicted by the evidence presented will render the Bid under evaluation liable for rejection.  A statement either in the Bidder's statement of compliance or the supporting evidence that is found to be false either during Bid evaluation, post-qualification or the execution of the Contract may be regarded as fraudulent and render the Bidder or supplier liable for prosecution subject to the applicable laws and issuances.]

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Please indicate either: “Comply” or “Not Comply”

368 pairs

1. Shoulder Loops GOA (New)

Shoulder loop shall be made with slightly bent hard board covered with navy blue fabric that is made of polyester twill weave. It shall have gold lines corresponding to the rank of PCG officer and gold sun which shall be made as illustrated in the attached illustration. It shall have two (2) straps at the opposite side of the board which shall be used to place the loop on the shoulder loop holder of the uniform. A gold strap varies in ranks.

Statement of Compliance:

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368 pairs

2. Shoulder Board

Shoulder board shall be made of navy blue material, shall be 4 ½” long and 2 ¼ wide with the outer squared and the inner terminating in a symmetrical peak:

Flag Ranks Officers - are made of gold metal material with gold-colored, five pointed, pyramid shaped stars, 9/16” diameter with PCG Officer’s seal between the stars and PCG screw button.  Number of stars varies in rank. Officer’s shoulder board is made of navy blue material, with gold stripe lace nylon and PCG seal embossed in a sun-rise metal insignia located in between the gold laces and PCG screw button. Full gold laces measure 4 ½” X ¼” while half laces measured by 4 ½” X 5mm. Distance between laces is 1/8”.

Number of Stars varies in rank.

Statement of Compliance:

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18 pieces

3. Buckles

Buckles used by flag officers are silver in color with gold PCG seal embossed at the left side of the buckles, gold laurel leaves bordered along right, top and bottom side and five-pointed stars corresponding the rank of the flag officer.

Number of stars varies in rank.

Statement of Compliance:

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368

pieces

4. Pershing Cap (Blue)

Pershing cap shall be navy blue military cap with a black visor, rigid standing front, flaring, circular rim, and navy blue band and mount for attaching the large cap insignia.

Sizes depend on the dimension of the head. The cap insignia for Officers is embroidered after the PCG emblem. The silver colored shield with PCG seal and three five-pointed stars inside.

An eagle clutching a trident is seen at the upper portion. In addition, the shield is superimposed upon gold laurel leaves and the rising sun on the upper portion and the words “COAST GUARD” written on the lower portion.

The insignia is approximately 2.5 inches in diameter, provided with a screw post securely soldered to and projecting from the approximate center rear of the seal, and fitted with a milled nut. Cap insignia (PCG seal) must attached at the front of the cap.

Embroidered cap insignia must be mounted with fixed fasteners and undetachable. The navy blue cap cover must be washable and detachable. A gold lace must be placed above the visor which shall be fastened with two small side insignias. Cap visor differs in rank as follows:

Flag Ranks – covered with two rows of gold corns and oak leaves along with the width of the visor and band. Length of acorns and leaves at the band depend on the rank of flag officers.

Captains – covered with one row of gold leaves and silver acorns

Lieutenant Commanders and Commanders – covered with one row of gold leaves and acorns.

Ensign to Lieutenant – plain glossy black visor.

CPO to FMCPO – the CPO insignia must be properly attached at the front of the cap with two side insignias fastened together with the black lace in front of the cap.

Statement of Compliance:

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368 pieces

5. Pershing Cap (White)

Pershing cap shall be white military cap with a black visor, rigid standing front, flaring, circular rim, and navy blue band and mount for attaching the large cap insignia.

Sizes depend on the dimension of the head. The cap insignia for Officers is embroidered after the PCG emblem. The silver colored shield with PCG seal and three five-pointed stars inside.

An eagle clutching a trident is seen at the upper portion. In addition, the shield is superimposed upon gold laurel leaves and the rising sun on the upper portion and the words “COAST GUARD” written on the lower portion.

The insignia is approximately 2.5 inches in diameter, provided with a screw post securely soldered to and projecting from the approximate center rear of the seal, and fitted with a milled nut. Cap insignia (PCG seal) must attached at the front of the cap.

Embroidered cap insignia must be mounted with fixed fasteners and undetachable. The white cap cover must be washable and detachable. A gold lace must be placed above the visor which shall be fastened with two small side insignias. Cap visor differs in rank as follows:

Flag Ranks – covered with two rows of gold corns and oak leaves along with the width of the visor and band. Length of acorns and leaves at the band depend on the rank of flag officers.

Captains – covered with one row of gold leaves and silver acorns

Lieutenant Commanders and Commanders – covered with one row of gold leaves and acorns.

Ensign to Lieutenant – plain glossy black visor.

CPO to FMCPO – the CPO insignia must be properly attached at the front of the cap with two side insignias fastened together with the black lace in front of the cap.

Statement of Compliance:

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12 sets

6. Aiguillette with Badge (Informal)

Dress aiguillette are of round gold cord ¼ inch in diameter, with a core of yellow cotton covered with gold or gilt thread. It consist of two cords made in three plaits, with a pencil attachment on the end of each plaited cord, and of two loops of single cord.

The rear plaited cord is 28 inches long in the front plaited cord is 20 inches long; the front single cord is 17 inches long and the rear single cord is 21 inches long.  The two plaited cords and front single loop (after the latter has been passed through rear single loop) are securely fastened together and have a 1-inch loop of No. 9 gold braid for attaching aiguillettes to top button of coat, collar opening of dress coat, or button or hook of jackets; the rear plaited cord passing over the front plaited cord and fastening underneath the front plaited cord a the loop. From the point where the cords are secured together, the two plaited cords extend as single cords for two inches, and then they form coils of five laps ends passing through coils and extending two inches to the gilt pencil attachment. The position separating the front and rear plaited cords is fitted with a bar pin about 1-1/2 inches long and 3/8 inch wide, covered with a 1-1/2 inch strip of No. 3 gold braid covering the ends of the cord, and the bar, to allow attaching the aiguillette to the coat or jacket at the shoulder, just inside the armhole seam.

The pencil attachment is gold plated brass, 3.015 inches long, the cap is 0.656 inches long, and the pencil is 2.359 inches long. The cap has six leaves; the pencil has two miniature Marine Corps emblem (omitting motto ribbon and anchor rope) on the upper part and two wreaths on the lower part, all in relief around the circumference. The smooth surfaces are polished; the cap or upper part is stamped; and the lower part hollow-cast, turned, milled and knurled.

Number of stars in badge varies in rank.

Badge material is copper, gold plated/nickel plated.

Statement of Compliance:

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12 sets

7. Aiguillette with Badge (Formal)

Service aiguillettes are of round gold wire and scarlet gold, ¼ inch in diameter, and consist of two, three, or four loops sewn together all the way around. The length of the chords forming loops are: the first/inside loop, 27 inches; the second loop, 28-1/2 inches; third loop, 28-3/8 inches, and fourth loop, 30-3/4 inches. Where the ends meet, the chords are fitted with a bar pin about 1-1/2 inches long by 3/8 inch wide and bound together with a 1-1/2 inch strip of No. 3 gold braid covering the ends of the chord to allow attachment of the aiguillettes to uniform coats at the shoulder, just inside the armhole seam.

Number of stars in badge varies in rank.

Badge material is copper, gold plated/nickel plated.

Statement of Compliance:

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368 pairs

8. Bush Coat Pin

Insignia for Officers is made of shiny gold/silver metal with clutch-type fasteners. Number of stars varies in rank.

Statement of Compliance:

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18 pieces

9. Eligibility Badge

Material: Copper

Finish: Two tone gold plated/ nickel plated

Size: 40 X 58 mm

Number of stars varies in rank.

Statement of Compliance:

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18 pieces

10. Command at Sea Badge

Material: Brass

Finish: Two Toned Gold and Nickel Plated

Size: 33 X 30 mm

Number of stars varies in rank.

Statement of Compliance:

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Other Terms and Conditions:

Bidders are authorized dealers, manufacturers or distributors of the above-mentioned items.

The period for correction of defects is within fifteen (15) Days from receipt of the notice to rectify if there were any latent or patent defects identified on the delivered items.