SOW.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW)

Customs and Border Protection 40MM Less Lethal Launcher

1. BACKGROUND:

1.1. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a requirement for the procurement of single shot, 40MM Less Lethal Launchers.

1.2. This contract shall be awarded and administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

2. SCOPE:

2.1. This statement of work delineates the required design and performance criteria for the acquisition of 40MM Less Lethal Launchers for CBP.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

3.1. CBP Use of Force Policy (4500-01B).

4. TECHNICAL and ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS:

Vendor shall provide manufacturer’s performance and technical specifications of device submitted. Specifications shall address all technical requirements listed within this document.

4.1. Single Fire 40MM Less Lethal Launcher

4.1.1. Caliber: 40MM

4.1.2. Operation: Fully mechanical, no electronic controls.

4.1.3. Loading: Shall have a top or ambidextrous breach loading ability.

4.1.4. Breach Release: Breach release shall be ambidextrous. It shall have no external springs.

4.1.5. Trigger: Double action only trigger.

4.1.6. Safety: Shall have an ambidextrous safety mechanism.

Shall have ability to manipulate safety when buttstock is in the extended position and the collapsed position.

4.1.7. Hammer: Hammer shall be fully internal.

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40MM Less Lethal Launcher

4.1.8. Sights: Shall have (white or visibly colored) front post sight and notch or ring rear sights. Sights shall be constructed of steel or hardened aluminum, be an independent matched set, and attached to the device via 1913 Picatinny rail.

4.1.9. Barrel: Device shall be equipped with a single, corrosive resistant, rifled barrel with a minimum length of 9 inches. Barrel shall not exceed 10.5 inches and shall extend at least 0.75 inches beyond the 6 o’clock Picatinny rail. Operating Temperature: Shall be able to fully operate in temperatures ranging from -40 F to 140 F.

4.1.10. Ruggedized: Shall be resistant to environmental factors such as rain, salt water, dust, sand, and snow.

4.1.11. Munitions Compatibility: Shall be able to launch full array of non-lethal munitions with various lengths, ranging from 2.85 inches to 5.0 inches.

4.1.12. Appearance: Shall be monochromatic in color (to include the barrel, frame, grip, and buttstock) and be either black or dark tan.

Markings shall be limited to serial number, manufacturer information, country of origin, model, caliber, and import information (if applicable), and safety or breech opening identifiers. All markings shall be consistent in size and font. The device shall not be marked with inconsistent graphics.

4.1.13. Sling: Shall be equipped with at least one single-point sling attachment, located within 2 inches of mating point of the device frame and buttstock. At least one sling attachment point must be able to be accessed from the right and left side of the device.

4.1.14. Extended Length: Device length shall be between 19 inches and 22 inches, from fully extended buttstock to muzzle.

4.1.15. Collapsed Length: Device length shall be no more than 14 inches, from most rearward point of device to muzzle.

4.1.16. Extended Height: Device height shall be no more than 9 inches from the furthest vertical points of the device, when extended.

4.1.17. Collapsed Height: Device height shall be no more than 9 inches from the furthest vertical points of the device, when collapsed.

4.1.18. Extended Width: Device width shall be no more than 2.95 inches from the furthest width points of the device, when extended.

4.1.19. Collapsed Width: Device width shall be no more than 4.25 inches from the furthest width points of the device, when collapsed.

4.1.20. Weight (unloaded): Weight of device, to include all

requirements specified in the SOW, shall not exceed 6lbs.

4.1.21. Accessory Rails: Shall be equipped with 1913 Picatinny rails at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 O’clock positions. The 12 O’clock rail shall have a minimum length equal to the length of the barrel. The 12 O’clock rail shall provide mounting space for rail mounted front sight within 0.5 inches of the muzzle, mounting space for rail mounted rear sight within 1.0 inches of the breach opening, and mounting space between the front and rear sights for accessory optics. The 3 and 9 o’clock rails shall be a minimum of 2.75” in length with a minimum of 7 slots. The 3 and 9 o’clock rails shall be mounted within 1.5 inches from the muzzle. The 6 o’clock rail shall be a minimum of 3.75” in length with a minimum of 10 slots. The 6 o’clock rail shall be mounted within 2 inches from the muzzle.

4.1.22. Buttstock: Shall be equipped with a foldable or collapsible buttstock, constructed of aluminum or durable polymer material. The stock shall be equipped with non-slip checkering, stippling, or grooves on the furthest rearward vertical surface.

4.1.23. Pistol grip: Shall be constructed of rubber or plastic and have non-slip checkering or stippling textured grip. The pistol grip shall be the same color as the device.

4.1.24. Accessory Vertical Grip: The device shall be equipped with an independent Picatinny rail mounted vertical grip. The vertical grip shall be textured with non-slip checkering, stippling, or grooves. The vertical grip shall be foldable to a vertical and horizontal position. When in the vertical position, the vertical grip shall be between 3 and 4 inches in length. When in the horizontal position, the grip shall be parallel to the 6 o’clock Picatinny rail.

4.1.25. Durability: Vendor will provide 2 (two) each (EA) launchers at their own expense for government durability testing. Device shall be durable and capable of maintaining full, uninterrupted operability following 18 multi directional drops from 72” height onto a concrete surface. The 18 drops will consist of 3 drops per dimensional face of the device. The devises will remain the property of the vendor throughout and after the testing.

4.1.26. Reliability: Device shall maintain full and uninterrupted operability throughout test firings of all CBP operational less lethal munitions. The device must operate, without device failure, for a minimum of 3 firings of each of the following munitions.

4.1.26.1. Defense Technology eXact Impact Sponge Round

4.1.26.2. Defense Technology Direct Impact Inert Round

4.1.26.3. Defense Technology Direct Impact Reloadable Training

Round

4.1.26.4. Defense Technology .60 caliber Stinger Round

4.1.26.5. Defense Technology CS Muzzle Blast

4.1.26.6. Defense Technology Speed Heat CS

4.1.26.7. Defense Technology Skat Round Saf-Smoke

4.1.26.8. Defense Technology 100m Aerial Warning/Signaling

4.1.26.9. Defense Technology 200m Aerial Warning/Signaling

4.1.26.10. Defense Technology 300m Aerial Warning/Signaling

4.1.26.11. Defense Technology 100m Ground Marker Saf-Smoke

4.1.26.12. SDI BIP Round

4.2. Device Maintenance

4.2.1. Vendor must provide a one-time manufacturer’s certified armorer training course to CBP armorers. This shall take place at a CBP location (CONUS) to be designated by the COR. The vendor shall be responsible for all travel and related expenses incurred by their personnel, associated with this training.

4.2.2. Vendor must provide exploded schematic of device to include individual part identification and part numbers. This shall be provided in PDF format.

4.3. Warranty

4.3.1. Vendor shall provide a manufacturers certificate / warranty letter which delineates all warranty coverage and timeframes.

4.3.2. Vendor shall be contacted by the Contracting Officer

Representative (COR), or an authorized representative of CBP, for all warranty work.

4.3.3. The vendor shall provide a return authorization number for all warranty claims.

4.3.4. Vendor shall provide a primary point of contact, to include phone number and email address.

4.3.5. Vendor shall acknowledge receipt of warranty claims to the government appointed COR within two business days of being notified.

4.3.6. Warranty claims shall be remedied at no expense to the government except for shipping to the factory.

4.3.7. For any warranty work that requires a change in serial number, the vendor shall provide an accompanying letter indicating the disposition of the original serial number and the replacement serial number for accountability purposes.

4.4. Shipping

4.4.1. All items are to be shipped FOB destination.

4.4.2. Shipping locations may be centralized, or may include locations throughout the CONUS.

4.4.3. Specific delivery addresses shall be provided at the time of Delivery Order issuance.

4.4.4. Orders containing 30 units or less shall be shipped via ground (unless exempted by the COR). All other orders may be shipped via common carrier freight (palletized).

4.5. Delivery Schedule

4.5.1. The delivery schedule will be provided per each individual delivery order.

4.6. Special considerations:

4.6.1. For accountability purposes, the vendor shall provide an electronic list of serial numbers for each delivery order. This shall be done in an excel format (see picture 4.6 below) be in numerical order, and shall include additional information related to the order (to include vendor’s name, vendor’s address, delivery order number, invoice number, sales order number [if separate], make/model of the launchers, unit cost, quantity, and total cost.).

4.6.2. Excel spreadsheets containing serial numbers shall be forwarded via email to all recipients designated by the COR within one business day of the associated shipment going out.

4.7. Shipment specific packing slips shall also contain a list of serial numbers included with that shipment.

Picture 4.6