SOW_RFQ.doc

Statement of Work Use of Firing Range

Gibraltar Border Patrol Station, Detroit Sector

1. BACKGROUND:

The Gibraltar Border Patrol Station employs approximately 85 sworn law enforcement agents. It is a requirement that all agents are certified to carry their firearms by successfully completing the Border Patrol Quarterly Qualification Course. Currently, the Detroit Sector does not have a government owned firearms facility and the Gibraltar Station has to employ private firearms facilities in order to comply with the firearms training requirement. The Gibraltar Station will need an appropriate firearms facility for weapons qualification and training.

2. SCOPE:

It is the intent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of the Border Patrol, Gibraltar Station to establish a purchase order for the use of range facilities to the Gibraltar Station Firearms Training Unit.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

CBP Use of Force Policy Handbook May 2014

Chapter 6: Use of Force Proficiency and Training

A. Firearms Proficiency and Training Requirements

1. All Authorized Officers/Agents who carry a CBP-issued firearm must maintain and regularly demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency.

2. All Office of Field Operations personnel are required, at a minimum, to demonstrate their proficiency in the use of each of the firearms that they are issued two times per year during each of the following training periods:

a. October through March; and

b. April through September.

3. All other armed CBP personnel are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the use of each of the firearms that they are issued four times per year during the following training periods:

a. October through December;

b. January through March;

c. April through June; and

d. July through September.

4. Based on operational needs and requirements a RO may require that Authorized Officers/Agents maintain and demonstrate proficiency with additional firearms (e.g., a rifle, shotgun, etc.).

5. Based on operational needs and requirements an AC may require that

Authorized Officers/Agents train and/or demonstrate proficiency with greater frequency (e.g., every three months).

4. SPECIFIC TASKS:

Task 1: Weapons/Firearms Training Facilities

a. Firing Range

· A minimum of 10 shooting lanes.

· Ability to fire .223 rifle, 12 Ga. Shotgun and carbine rifles on all shooting lanes with a minimum of 25 yards – baffled on all four walls and ceiling.

· Electronically controlled turning targets with timers.

· Loud speaker system.

· 2-way communication system between control tower and range.

· EPA approved ventilation system.

· Separate from public areas.

b. Training Facilities

· Located within 25 miles of the Detroit Border Patrol Station

· Weapons cleaning facilities

c. Maintenance

· Contractor will provide all facilities maintenance and cleaning services.

d. Contractor personnel

· Contractor shall take responsibility for all employees, and should do their best to employ personnel that are capable of delivering the best possible service to instructors and agents. No undocumented workers will be employed by the contractor to assist Border Patrol personnel. The contractor will assume all responsibility for their facilities, including facility maintenance and repair.

e. Licensing requirements

· The contractor shall meet all applicable state and local regulations.

5. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

a. 15 lanes made available to the Gibraltar Station Firearms Training Unit within 30 days from a call to the COR.

6. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND INFORMATION:

The Gibraltar Border Patrol Station’s Firearms Instructors will supply all necessary equipment as required for training. This includes, but is not limited to; ammunition, firearms, first aid and safety equipment, targets and target backing.

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The place of performance shall be at the contractor’s facility. The facility shall be located within a 40-mile driving distance from the US Border Patrol, Gibraltar Station. Google maps will be used to determine the driving distance during quote evaluations.

8. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall be one 9 month base period, with four (4) One Year Option Periods.

9. SECURITY:

There are no specific security classification level requirements associated with this procurement action. Information is deemed unclassified

10. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

10.1 Changes to the SOW

No changes to this SOW or cost increases shall be incurred without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Any changes or cost increases/decreases will not take effect until the Contracting Officer executes a written modification.

11. POINTS OF CONTACT:

TBD