Attachment 1 - Statement of Work -A0002 .pdf

70B06C23R00000041 – Attachment 1

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Statement of Work (SOW) for 5.56mm NATO Service Rifle Ammunition

70B06C23R00000041 – Attachment 1 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 This requirement is for the procurement of 5.56mm North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) service rifle ammunition in support of the mission of officers and agents within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), as well as other agencies both within and outside of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

1.2 Relevant components within and outside of DHS may include but are not limited to the following listed in Table 1.2, below. This contract will be awarded and administered by CBP.

Table 1.2

Agencies and Abbreviations

DHS Component Abbreviation U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP Transportation Security Administration TSA U.S. Federal Protective Service FPS U.S. Coast Guard USCG Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA Other DHS Components or Non-DHS Agencies TBD

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 The intent of CBP is to contract for 5.56mm (NATO) service rifle ammunition. This statement of work delineates the required performance and technical specifications as well as test protocols for these items.

2.2 Vendor shall provide administrative and logistical support, including but not limited to customer service support, shipping, and handling (FOB destination).

2.3 Vendor shall provide a quality control plan specific to law enforcement service ammunition. The Vendor shall be capable of conducting continuous in-house quality control testing to ensure chamber pressures, velocities, and terminal performance (where applicable) are maintained in accordance with the recommended specifications of NATO, and this solicitation. Further, the Vendor must possess the capability of conducting failure analysis on any cartridge or component returned by CBP (or ordering agency) which does not function as designed or that exhibits signs of an obvious anomaly.

2.4 Vendor shall provide the manufacturer’s technical specifications and performance test data of items required for submission. All required testing shall be conducted by a National Institute of Justice (NIJ) test laboratory approved for testing of auto-loading pistols and ballistic testing. Specifications shall address all technical requirements listed within this document.

3.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS/STANDARDS:

3.1 Multi-Small Caliber Ammunition Test Procedures (M-SCATP) – 5.56 – Pressure and velocity of Mil-

Spec 5.56mm ammunition.

3.2 ANSI/SAAMI Z299.4: Voluntary Industry Performance Standards for Pressure & Velocity of Centerfire Rifle Ammunition for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers.

3.3 ISO 9001:2008/2015, Quality Management Systems Requirements

4.0 TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1.1 This requirement is specifically for 5.56mm NATO centerfire rifle ammunition. .223 Remington ammunition is NOT acceptable.

4.1.2 Ammunition shall conform to all dimensional requirements established by the 5.56mm NATO standards or M-SCATP 5.56; however, the Government reserves the right to require more stringent specifications to meet specific department needs. Where Government requirements conflict with NATO specifications, the Government requirements take precedence.

4.1.3 The ammunition shall be fully compatible with CBP service issued 5.56mm M4 platform rifles, with barrel lengths of 11.5”, 14.5”, 18”, and 20”.

4.1.4 Ammunition shall consist of production ammunition manufactured by the Vendor.

4.1.5 No component of the round shall have been used previously. Reloaded ammunition is prohibited.

4.1.6 The Vendor shall be capable of manufacturing the entire quantity of ammunition at the

Vendor’s manufacturing facility. The Vendor may purchase components for the cartridge from other sources, but the Vendor shall be the primary manufacturer of the ammunition. The Vendor shall provide the names of all subcontractors (and their associated parts/materials) to CBP. The Vendor shall not make any changes to a subcontractor without prior notification, and written approval by the COR.

4.1.7 The Vendor shall not make any alterations to the ammunition design or components, including powder, primer, cartridge case, projectile, or suppliers thereof, without prior notification, and written approval by the COR.

4.1.8 Ammunition shall have a minimum guaranteed shelf life of five (5) years from date of delivery acceptance.

4.2 CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS

4.2.1 Projectile Weight

4.2.1.1 The unfired projectile shall not weigh less than 60 (-1.5%) grains, nor shall it exceed

80 (+1.5%) grains.

4.2.1.2 Stated projectile grain weight shall remain consistent (± 1.5%) throughout the life of the contract.

4.2.2 Projectile Design

4.2.2.1 The projectile shall be a jacketed/plated hollow point or soft point design. Material which fills the cavity (e.g., polymer “tip” or insert) is acceptable. The bullet shall not be a full metal jacket design and shall not have any exposed lead on base of the bullet.

4.2.2.2 The projectile design shall not require that a clean barrel be seasoned by the firing of fouling shots in order to achieve optimal accuracy.

4.2.2.3 If any type of surface coating is applied to the projectile, it shall not wear off or transfer under normal handling and/or storage (e.g., inside a pocket, loading, etc.).

4.2.2.4 If present, the tip/insert shall not wear/break off and result in debris remaining in the magazine during normal law enforcement usage, which would interfere with the cycle of operation.

4.2.2.5 The projectiles shall not leave remnants of the copper jacket or other materials (i.e., projectile coating) in the rifle when fired, which would interfere with the design or function of the rifle.

4.2.2.6 The bullet pull force shall be sufficient so as not to dislodge the projectile from its seated position in an un-chambered cartridge during recoil (i.e., when contained in the magazine) or when feeding/chambering in CBP service issued rifles. The average force of 10 randomly selected cartridges shall be at a minimum of 30 ft./lbs. to pull the bullet from the case.

4.2.2.7 The vendor shall certify that the projectile design is compatible with all listed CBP service rifles and will not cause abnormal wear or damage to any components of these weapons.

4.2.3 Cartridge Case

4.2.3.1 The cartridge case shall bear the vendor’s name (abbreviations are acceptable), the caliber of the round, and the year of manufacture.

4.2.3.2 The cartridge case mouth and primer shall be sealed to prevent the entrance of moisture, which could alter the performance of components in various environmental conditions. The primer sealant shall be identifiable either by the naked eye or the use of an Ultraviolet light. The sealant(s) shall not interfere with the cycle of operation in the rifle.

4.2.3.3 The cartridge case shall not rupture or split when fired in 5.56mm M4 platform rifles, absent circumstances beyond the vendor’s control, such as a defective weapon.

4.2.3.4 The cartridge case head shall be of sufficient hardness to prevent the incidence of a blown primer when fired in previously referenced firearm.

4.2.3.5 Each cartridge shall have no corrosion or water/chemical damage to any exterior surfaces of the cartridge.

4.2.3.6 The cartridge case shall be manufactured from brass and may be nickel-plated.

4.2.4 Primer

4.2.4.1 The primer shall be non-corrosive and shall not be lead-free.

4.2.4.2 Each cartridge shall have no defects to include missing primers, inverted primers or any other primer related defect that will cause the ammunition to malfunction or misfire.

4.2.4.3 Primers shall be secured in pocket by a visible crimp. The Vendor shall ensure the primers remain securely in place in the primer pocket during the entire cycle of operation.

4.2.5 Propellant

4.2.5.1 The propellant should be manufactured to be clean burning, without leaving substantial fouling or powder residue in the firearm or on the floor in front of the shooter.

4.2.5.2 The propellant should be manufactured to offer a minimal visible flash signature.

4.2.6 Pressure

4.2.6.1 The maximum mean chamber pressure shall be in accordance with M-SCATP protocols for 5.56x45mm ammunition utilizing a 20 inch 5.56x45mm NATO specification (1:7 twist) test barrel.

4.2.6.2 No single round shall exceed 66,150 p.s.i.

4.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

This section incorporates the ammunition performance standards and test methodology for the contract. All ammunition for testing and submission required for the solicitation shall be from a single LOT/Date code.

Vendor shall be responsible for the following ammunition specifications and performance testing, at no expense to the Government, as required for the solicitation of the contract.

• Velocity

• Penetration

• Sustained Immersion in Water

This testing shall be done by an independent NIJ laboratory approved for auto-loading pistols and ballistic testing, after the release of the solicitation. Contractual privity shall be between the vendor and the test facility, and the vendor shall retain the rights to all test results. (No test data dated prior to the release of the solicitation shall be accepted.) A list of approved laboratories can be found at https://justnet.org/compliant/NIJ-approved-labs.html.

Vendor shall provide test data sheets for all testing required in this section, completed by the NIJ laboratory and vendor. A summary test data sheet, see Attachment 2 of the solicitation, shall also be completed by the NIJ lab, and submitted by the vendor as part of its solicitation submission package.

CBP will provide service issued M4 platform rifles, magazines, and lubricant to the NIJ labs for testing.

These rifles shall be comprised of a standard M4 style complete lower receiver and the following complete upper receivers:

• BCM 11.5” Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) Enhanced complete upper receivers (part number

BCM-URG-11-BFH-MMR9)

• Geissele 11.5” Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) complete upper receiver assembly (part number 05- 2078B)

All references below to service issued rifles shall denote these descriptions based on barrel length.

Vendor shall be responsible for the following ammunition performance testing, at no expense to the Government, as required for the solicitation of the contract.

• Pressure https://justnet.org/compliant/NIJ-approved-labs.html

Vendor shall provide test data sheets for all testing required in this section. A summary test data sheet, see Attachment 5 of the solicitation, shall also be completed by the Vendor, and submitted as part of its solicitation submission package.

All remaining performance testing will be conducted at a government facility by Government personnel during Technical Evaluation.

Individual submissions shall consist of a single model cartridge. Each vendor shall supply 1,000 rounds to the NIJ Lab per submission, which will encompass test phases conducted by the NIJ Lab.

An additional 11,000 rounds shall be submitted by Offerors to CBP, 440 Koonce Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 at the time of submission, which will encompass test phases conducted by CBP.

The Government requires all ammunition submitted in response to this solicitation to be produced on the same commercial production equipment, which would be used to produce future ammunition orders, if awarded a contract.

All measurements and weights shall be carried out to the tenth place, unless otherwise stated.

Testing for each performance category shall be conducted independently unless otherwise stated.

4.3.1 Velocity (NIJ)

4.3.1.1 Velocity shall be measured using a Test Fixture and CBP service issued 5.56mm M4 platform rifle.

4.3.1.2 Velocity testing is “Instrumental” and shall be conducted using two Oehler chronograph screens, one placed at 28’ from the muzzle and one placed at 128’ from the muzzle for a 78’ Instrumental Point.

4.3.1.3 When testing velocity, for each test group the following data points shall be recorded, Average velocity, Standard deviation, High velocity, Low velocity, and Extreme Spread.

4.3.1.4 Velocity shall be measured by firing three (3), ten (10) rounds groups, from both a 20", 1:7 twist, 5.56 NATO test barrel secured in a Test Barrel Fixture, specially designed for accuracy/velocity testing and a CBP service issued Geissele 5.56mm M4 platform rifle with barrel length of 11.5”.

4.3.1.5 An average velocity shall be calculated and recorded per each 10-shot group. The results from each group shall be averaged creating a final velocity average for each platform shot.

4.3.1.6 An average extreme spread ("ES") shall be calculated using the ES from the three 10-shot groups.

4.3.1.7 The optimal average extreme spread is 25 feet per second or less, and maximum allowable average extreme spread is 80 feet per second.

4.3.2 Accuracy – Wiseman Rifle Fixture (CBP)

4.3.2.1 Accuracy with the Wiseman Rifle Fixture shall be assessed and recorded independently for each of the CBP service issued 5.56mm M4 platform rifles, with barrel lengths of 11.5” (BCM and Geissele).

4.3.2.2 Accuracy shall be measured by firing five (5), five (5) shot groups, from each rifle secured in a Wiseman Fixture. The best four (4) of the five-shot groups, per rifle, shall be averaged and recorded.

4.3.2.3 Each group size shall be measured for extreme spread by determining the distance between the two most widely spaced bullet holes. Accuracy shall be measured utilizing paper witness targets, adhered to a semi-rigid material, mounted in a rigid test fixture. Measurements shall be taken from outer edge to outer edge of the furthermost holes, and then subtract the bullet diameter to obtain a “center to center” final calculation. Measurements shall be recorded to the hundredth place.

4.3.2.4 Settling shots, not to exceed five (5), may be fired prior to shooting for record.

4.3.2.5 The average shall not exceed 2.75” at 100 yards with an optimal average of 1.00” or less.

4.3.3 Penetration (NIJ)

4.3.3.1 Ammunition shall undergo ballistic gelatin evaluation measuring depth of penetration, retained bullet weight, and bullet expansion. The purpose of the test protocol is to evaluate the terminal performance of the ammunition into bare gelatin and into gelatin after defeating the intervening barriers outlined below.

4.3.3.2 All penetration testing shall be fired from a 11.5", 1:7 twist, 5.56mm NATO test barrel secured in a Test Barrel Fixture.

4.3.3.3 The test media used shall be 10 percent ballistic gelatin (Kind and Knox or Vyse 250-

A), mixed by weight (e.g., one pound of gelatin to nine pounds of water). The gelatin is stored at approximately 4 degrees Centigrade (39 degrees Fahrenheit). Individual block size of gelatin used for testing shall be 6”x6”x20” and there shall be two blocks stacked end to end lengthwise during testing.

4.3.3.4 Prior to the utilization of any block of gelatin, validation of the block shall be tested to assure consistency of the gelatin mixture. This test consists of firing a .177 caliber steel sphere (BB) into the gelatin block at approximately 590 feet per second (fps) +/- 15 fps. This sphere shall penetrate a minimum of 2.95 inches but no more than 3.74 inches.

4.3.3.5 Only those projectiles trapped in the gelatin blocks shall be measured for penetration, expansion, and retained weight. Any shot resulting in a projectile not trapped in the gelatin block(s) shall be re-shot and shall not adversely affect the score of the test sample. No more than ten (10) shots shall be allowed in any individual event of the six

(6) event test.

4.3.3.6 If a projectile is clearly defeated or deflected by intervening barriers, no credit shall be given for that shot and the shot shall not be repeated.

4.3.3.7 Each test event consists of five (5) shots. Each of the shot results shall be recorded and then averaged to generate a finale measurement used for scoring. A new gelatin block and new test materials shall be used for each shot to maintain the integrity of the test. The complete test consists of firing a minimum of thirty (30) shots. Each test event is discussed below.

4.3.3.8 Penetration is measured to the nearest ¼” visually using a tape measure on the outside of the block from the gelatin entrance point to the most substantial piece of projectile achieving the deepest penetration. Penetration depth for any measurable projectile that leaves the first block and enters the second block shall be recorded as “>20””. This portion of the projectile is recovered, weighed, and measured for expansion by averaging its largest diameter with its smallest diameter.

4.3.3.9 Projectiles will not be penalized because of “rebounding.” For instance, a projectile that initially penetrates to a depth of 12.5” but rebounds to 11.5” during ballistic gelatin testing, will not be penalized for penetration less than 12”. Rather, the vendor shall be credited with the deepest penetration in the gelatin by the most substantial piece of the projectile, in this example, the full 12.5” of penetration, as visually shown by the bullet path into the gelatin.

4.3.3.10 Projectile (representing the largest recovered mass fraction of the original bullet mass) average should retain a minimum of 80% of its original weight per test event. Optimal weight retention is 99%.

4.3.3.11 Projectile (representing the largest recovered mass fraction of the original bullet mass) average shall expand to a minimum measurement of 0.32” per test event. Expansion to a measurement of 0.50” or greater is optimal. Using calipers, measurement shall be taken at the projectiles largest cross section and at the smallest cross section. The average of the two cross sections shall be recorded for expansion. Measurements shall be recorded to the hundredth place.

4.3.3.12 Projectile (representing the largest recovered mass fraction of the original bullet mass) average shall penetrate a minimum of 12” throughout penetration testing into gelatin.

The optimal projectile penetration is 15” and should not penetrate more than 18”.

Standard deviation per test event shall also be assessed with an optimal of 0.00 – 1.00.

Standard deviation greater than 1.00 will be assessed an incremental scoring penalty.

4.3.3.12.1 Test Event 1 - Bare Gelatin: The gelatin block is bare and is shot at a range of ten (10) feet, measured from the muzzle to the front of the block.

4.3.3.12.2 Test Event 2 - Heavy Clothing: The gelatin block is covered with four layers of clothing: one layer of t-shirt material; one layer of dress shirt material; one layer of Polar Tec 200; and one layer of denim. The block is shot at ten (10) feet, measured from the muzzle to the front of the block.

4.3.3.12.2.1 T-shirt material - Sew Classic Knit Interlock Fabric Solid.

4.3.3.12.2.2 Dress shirt material - Symphony Broadcloth Poly-Cotton Fabric.

4.3.3.12.2.3 Polar Tec insulation – Polar Tec 200 Series, Fabric Style 7614.

4.3.3.12.2.4 Denim - Sew Classics Bottom Weight Fabric Blue Textured

Denim12 oz.

4.3.3.12.3 Test Event 3 - Steel: Two (2) six inch pieces of 20-gauge cold rolled steel are set three inches apart (representing an automobile door). The gelatin block is covered in light clothing (consisting of one layer of T-shirt material covered by one layer of Dress shirt material) and placed eighteen (18) inches behind the rear most piece of steel. The shot is made at a distance of ten (10) feet, measured from the muzzle to the front of the block of gelatin.

4.3.3.12.3.1 Sheet metal - 20 ga (.036”), Cold Rolled and Annealed, 2B Finish.

4.3.3.12.4 Test Event 4 - Wallboard: Two (2) six inch pieces of ½ inch gypsum board are set 3.5 inches apart. The gelatin block is covered with light clothing (consisting of one layer of T-shirt material covered by one layer of Dress shirt material) and set eighteen (18) inches behind the rear most piece of gypsum board. The shot is made at ten (10) feet, measured from the muzzle to the front of the block of gelatin.

4.3.3.12.4.1 Gypsum board - Ultralight 1/2" x 4' x 8' gypsum board, USG

Sheetrock.

4.3.3.12.5 Test Event 5 - Plywood: One (1) six inch piece of 23/32 inch sanded pine plywood is used. The gelatin block is covered with light clothing (consisting of one layer of T-shirt material covered by one layer of Dress shirt material) and is set eighteen (18) inches behind the rear surface of the plywood. The shot is made at ten (10) feet, measured from the muzzle to the front of the block of gelatin.

4.3.3.12.5.1 Plywood - 23/32" x 4' x 8' BC Sanded Pine Plywood.

4.3.3.12.6 Test Event 6 - Automobile Glass: One (1) piece of A.S.1, ¼ inch, laminated automobile safety glass is set at an angle of 45 degrees away from the weapon and 15 degrees away from the line of the weapon, resulting in a compound angle of impact for the bullet upon the glass. The gelatin block is covered with light clothing (consisting of one layer of T-shirt material covered by one layer of Dress shirt material) and is set eighteen (18) inches behind the glass. The shot is made at ten (10) feet, measured from the muzzle to the front of the block of gelatin.

4.3.3.12.6.1 Automobile windshield - 15" x 18" panels of 1/4" Clear Laminated A.S.1 safety glass.

4.3.4 Sustained Immersion in Water (NIJ)

4.3.4.1 Twenty (20) rounds of ammunition shall be immersed to a depth of 24" in a container of distilled water for 12 hours at room temperature (70 ° ± 5° F). The ammunition shall thereafter be fired for the purpose of determining the integrity of the sealants and must meet the following standards:

4.3.4.1.1 Each of the immersed twenty (20) rounds must fire and function the weapon as designed. Firing shall be executed standing with three points of contact with a rate of fire of approximately one (1) round per second utilizing CBP service issued Geissele 5.56mm M4 platform rifle with barrel length of 11.5”.

4.3.4.1.2 In accordance with velocity testing described in SOW Sec. 4.3.1, the velocity of each round shall be established, and the average velocity shall be calculated and recorded.

4.3.4.1.3 The average velocity of the immersed twenty (20) rounds shall be within 50 fps (+/-) of the average velocity calculated from Velocity (SOW Section 4.3.1) using the same weapon.

4.3.5 Pressure (Vendor)

4.3.5.1 Average chamber pressure shall be measured by firing ten (10) rounds. The chamber pressure shall be measured using a M-SCATP testing procedures. All pressure testing shall be fired from a 20", 1:7 twist, 5.56mm NATO test barrel.

4.3.5.2 The Government requires that all ammunition selected under this RFP will be safe to fire in CBP carbines at temperatures between -40°F and +140°F.

4.3.5.2.1 Ambient temperature: Ten (10) rounds shall be placed in an environmental chamber to simulate ambient temperature and be set at 68-72 degrees F. The ammunition shall remain in the chamber for 20 hours to 28 hours. Upon completion of the temperature exposure, each sample shall be removed and immediately fired for pressure.

4.3.5.2.2 High temperature: Ten (10) rounds shall be placed in an environmental chamber set to 140 degrees F. The ammunition shall remain in the chamber for 20 hours to 28 hours. Upon completion of the temperature exposure, each sample shall be removed and immediately fired for pressure.

4.3.5.2.3 Low temperature: Ten (10) rounds shall be placed in an environmental chamber set to -40 degrees F. The ammunition shall remain in the chamber for 20 hours to 28 hours. Upon completion of the temperature exposure, each sample shall be removed and immediately fired for pressure.

4.3.5.3 Average chamber pressure for the ten (10) rounds tested shall be evaluated to determine the compliance with recommended specifications for Maximum lot average pressure shall not to exceed 58,700 pounds per square inch (p.s.i.).

4.3.5.4 No single round shall exceed 66,150 p.s.i.

4.3.6 Function Reliability (CBP)

4.3.6.1 Ammunition shall be fired through CBP service issued rifles for the purpose of evaluating the functional reliability of submitted ammunition. The weapons used for the functional reliability testing shall consist of the CBP service issued 5.56mm M4 platform rifles (BCM and Geissele) with barrel lengths of 11.5”.

4.3.6.2 Functional reliability testing shall consist of a total of 10,000 rounds of ammunition fired from 11.5” service issued rifles, split equally between BCM and Geissele rifles.

Firing shall be done utilizing three points of contact.

4.3.6.3 Functional reliability testing shall commence with an inspected, cleaned, and lubricated firearm.

4.3.6.3.1 Firing cycle will consist of 120 rounds.

4.3.6.3.2 The first 60 rounds fired at a rate of approximately 1 round per second, the second 60 rounds being fired in full auto in bursts of 3-5 rounds.

4.3.6.3.3 After each 120 round firing cycle the weapon will be allowed to cool for 10 minutes.

4.3.6.3.4 After every 240 rounds the weapon will be cooled to where the barrel can be held in a bare hand indefinitely.

4.3.6.3.5 After every 600 rounds the weapon will be wiped and lubricated without disassembly.

4.3.6.3.6 After every 1,200 rounds, the weapon will be disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and lubricated.

4.3.6.4 For the solicitation Function Reliability Test, ammunition shall not exceed one (1) defect/malfunction per 10,000 rounds fired.

4.3.6.5 Ammunition related defects shall be recorded to include, but are not limited to:

a. Deformed case

b. Inverted primer or bullet

c. Inert or defective primer

d. Squib load

e. Inconsistent bullet seating depth

f. Inconsistent powder charge

g. An excessive residue build-up in the weapon

h. Excessive primer or bullet sealant

i. Blown primer (excluding weapon induced failures)

4.3.6.6 Ammunition related malfunctions shall be recorded to include, but are not limited to:

a. Failure to feed

b. Failure to chamber

c. Failure to lock

d. Failure to fire

e. Failure to unlock

f. Failure to extract

g. Failure to eject

h. Failure to cycle

4.3.6.7 Malfunctions induced by the shooter, or which are caused by a weapon failure or defect shall not constitute an "ammunition related defect/malfunction" for purposes of this evaluation. Malfunctions which have an indeterminate cause shall not constitute an "ammunition related defect/malfunction" for purposes of this evaluation.

4.4 QUALITY CONTROL and QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.4.1 Vendor shall be ISO Certified. This means the vendor shall be certified by an authorized registrar that offers third-party audit services to the ISO 900X series standards, namely the International Standards of Quality Control as described in International Standard ISO 900X (Quality Systems - Model for quality assurance in design, development, production, installation, and servicing).

4.4.2 Vendor shall provide a detailed Quality Control (QC) Plan, to include specific information on all quality control measures applied to ammunition associated with this contract. QC testing shall encompass, at a minimum: pressure, velocity, accuracy, and penetration. Any revisions to this QC Plan shall be authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to changes being made.

4.4.3 Vendor shall be capable of conducting continuous quality control testing in-house (without the use of external testing facilities.) It is desired that measurements be performed with a Piezo-electric Pressure Transducer System.

4.4.4 Vendor’s QC measures for this contract shall exceed its standard commercial QC measures with regards to frequency of testing.

4.4.5 Ammunition which fails any portion of the Vendor’s Quality Control (QC) testing shall be rejected and not shipped. No further attempts shall be made to correct or otherwise remediate ammunition which has failed any portion of the QC testing, for purposes of delivery under this contract.

4.4.6 No changes in design of any ammunition or components contained within this contract shall take place without the prior approval of the COR and CO.

4.4.7 Vendor shall structure its QC around Lot/Date Codes. The vendor shall maintain traceability of all production components.

4.4.8 Vendor shall provide quarterly QC test reports for all Lot/Date Codes shipped to the Government. These reports shall contain QC test data for pressure, velocity, accuracy, and penetration for every service Lot/Day Code tested under the contract (both pass/fail). These reports shall be transmitted electronically to the COR within 10 business days of the end of the quarter in which Lot/Date Codes were produced.

4.4.9 Vendor shall provide the Government with a 100 round sample from Lots/Date Codes of service ammunition produced, upon request from the COR for Quality Assurance (QA) testing.

The sample ammunition is to be shipped to CBP as soon as practical after it is produced.

Samples shall be provided at no cost to the Government.

4.4.10 The Government may conduct random QA testing of ammunition produced under this contract, to ensure items meet performance requirements for which the contract was awarded.

4.4.11 QA testing may include any and/or all portions of the performance testing specified in section

4.3 of this Statement of Work.

4.4.12 QA testing may be conducted by Government personnel at a Government-owned facility, or may be conducted by a NIJ Certified Laboratory, provided it adheres to the testing protocols specified in section 4.3 of this Statement of Work.

4.4.13 Lots/Date Codes of ammunition which fail QA testing at a Government-owned facility shall be re-tested at an independent NIJ laboratory. Any failure at a NIJ laboratory shall constitute a Lot/Date Code failure and shall require the lot be returned to the vendor, at no cost to the Government, and replaced with an equal amount of new supplies. The Vendor shall be notified by the COR, in writing, of the nature of the failure, defect, or deficiency.

4.4.14 Vendor must possess the capability of conducting failure analysis on any cartridge or component returned by CBP which does not function as designed or that exhibits signs of an obvious anomaly. The vendor shall provide a written failure analysis plan to the COR, within ten (10) business days of written notification of any contract non-conformance and receipt of supporting material. A completed failure analysis report, to include preventative and/or corrective measures, shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days of notification, and replacement ammunition (per sections 4.4.13) shall be shipped within 90 days of notification.

4.4.15 Failure to maintain the quality, durability, and reliability standards established at the time of award is detrimental to the Government. As such, a failure, defect, or deficiency rate of greater than one (1) malfunction per 7,500 rounds per Lot/Date Code may constitute grounds for the initiation of terminations proceedings. The Government may also require that the vendor replace all remaining ammunition associated with that Lot/Date Code at no cost to the Government.

4.4.16 Vendor shall be capable of tracking multiple ammunition lots sold and shipped under the contract in the event of a recall. Upon request, the vendor shall supply this information to the COR for warranty purposes.

4.5 WARRANTIES

4.5.1 Vendor shall warrant all products contained in this contract to be free of defects and of merchantable quality within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code. Vendor further warrants that the product conforms to all applicable requirement as outlined within this Statement of Work and guarantees that the product shall maintain a useful shelf life under reasonable storage conditions (both CONUS and OCONUS) for a period of five (5) years from the date of delivery acceptance.

4.5.2 Vendor shall complete and return to the Government all warranty claims within 30 days of receipt at the contractor's facility.

4.6 GOVERNMENT ACCESS OF CONTRACTOR'S FACILITY:

4.6.1 Vendor shall permit the Government to conduct QC inspections of the vendor’s facility (including production facility) to ensure consistency of manufacture and quality of products ordered and delivered.

4.6.2 The authorized inspection team shall be identified in writing by the COR or the Contracting

Officer (CO).

4.6.3 The minimum advance notice of inspection shall be three business days.

4.6.4 Inspections may include all aspects of manufacturing, testing, quality control, packaging and delivery.

4.7 PACKAGING and IDENTIFICATION

4.7.1 Ammunition shall be packaged in boxes or sleeves of 20 or 50 rounds. The boxes shall be marked “PROPERTY OF U.S. GOVERNMENT, NOT FOR RESALE” and with the DHS logo (Fig. 1) and shall reflect the following information unless otherwise specified:

A) Vendor name B) Product number or code C) Caliber of the round D) Bullet weight and design E) Lot/Date Code F) Total Box/Sleeve Quantity

Figure 1.

4.7.2 Ammunition cases shall contain consistently sized boxes as established in SOW Section 4.7.1 and shall consist of 500 or 1000 rounds. Individual cartridges shall be contained in ten-round stripper clips. Ten-round stripper clips shall be contained into a point protector paperboard carton or box to prevent damage to the cartridge during transit and storage. Two magazine fillers (stripper clip guides) shall be included within each individual shipping case. There shall be no loose rounds in the ammunition shipping case. Packaging material shall not adhere to the surface of the ammunition upon removal from the package.

C) Caliber of the round D) Bullet weight and design E) Lot/Date Code F) Total Case Quantity

4.7.3 Stacked ammunition cases shipped on pallets shall display the following information, in plain view, on at least one exterior side (other than top or bottom) of the stack for the purpose of inventory management:

C) Caliber of the round D) Bullet weight and design E) Lot/Date Codes

4.7.4 The labeling shall be unique to the contract. Ammunition shall not be sold in this packaging outside the contract.

4.7.5 Labels for boxes and cases containing information listed in SOW Sections 4.7.1 and 4.7.2 shall be consistently located on a side edge and oriented to be readable when multiple ammunition cartons or boxes are stacked flat.

4.7.6 Labels shall not overlap seam opening of the box or case.

4.7.7 The use of Styrofoam or high-density polystyrene inserts in the individual boxes is prohibited.

4.7.8 Box inserts shall be constructed of biodegradable or recyclable material to minimize environmental impact after disposal or to allow recycling.

4.7.9 Any insert utilized shall not “pill” or leave observable particles or residue on ammunition removed from the insert.

4.7.10 No sales coupons or other promotional literature shall be permitted inside the boxes or cases of ammunition.

4.7.11 Preservation, packaging, and packing for all items delivered shall be in accordance with commercial practice and adequate to ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination.

4.7.12 Pallets and associated packaging, when used for shipping, shall be fully enclosed, and shall be stackable allowing for a second complete pallet to be placed on top of a first complete pallet, without structural problems or damage to the contents of either pallet.

4.7.13 Pallets shall be uniform in size and quantity. Exceptions may be made for the last pallet in the shipment to achieve quantity goal.

4.7.14 Vendor shall place the contract and delivery order number on or adjacent to the exterior shipping label.

4.8 SHIPPING

4.8.1 Shipping locations may be centralized, or may include individual locations throughout the

CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.

4.8.2 All items are to be shipped FOB destination.

4.8.3 Ammunition shall be shipped by either Common Carrier Freight or ground shipping (i.e., FedEx ground).

4.8.4 Common Carrier Freight shall be the default shipping method for ammunition. Alternate shipping methods for location may be specified by the ordering agency at the delivery order level and may vary depending on location, quantity of ammunition, and receiver’s ability to handle freight shipments.

4.8.5 All shipments shall be trackable. Tracking information shall be provided to the COR (or designate) upon request.

4.8.6 Vendor shall provide advanced notice of anticipated shipping a minimum of five business days, to the COR or COR’s designate. No shipments shall be made without prior approval of the COR or the COR’s designate.

4.9 PRODUCTION CAPACITY

4.9.1 The Government requires that the vendor have capacity to manufacture a minimum of

5,000,000 rounds of ammunition per quarter and a surge capacity of 8,000,000 rounds of ammunition per quarter.

4.9.2 Production of delivery orders shall commence within 90 calendar days after days of receipt of order (ARO).

4.9.3 If delivery orders are received in excess of the quarterly manufacturing production capacity, the COR will provide the vendor a prioritization schedule.

4.9.4 Orders in excess of the quarterly manufacturing production capacity, must be produced and delivered in accordance with instructions in any resultant delivery order.

4.10 VENDOR PERFORMANCE CONFERENCES

4.10.1 Within 30 days of contract award, the vendor shall host a pre-production meeting at a location of the Government’s choosing.

4.10.2 CBP and the vendor shall meet in person once per year, commencing six months after production begins and continuing approximately every year thereafter. These performance conferences are to discuss contract issues, review the technical and financial status of the contract, discuss vendor and Government performance, and to resolve any problems or other issues as they may arise. Each year, the meeting location shall be at the discretion of the Government.

4.10.3 Government attendees may include, at a minimum, the Contracting Officer and/or the Contract Specialist, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Other attendees may include but are not limited to representatives from the various DHS components and/or representatives from the DHS Weapons and Ammunition Commodity Council.

4.10.4 Government will be responsible for Government attendees’ travel costs and the Vendor shall be responsible for Vendor attendees’ travel costs.

4.11 VENDOR REPORTS

4.11.1 Schedule of reports.

4.11.1.1 Reports identified below in SOW Sections 4.11.2, 4.11.3 and 4.11.4 shall be provided to the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative at each Vendor performance conference. Additional reports shall also be made available anytime, at the request of the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative.

4.11.1.2 Reports shall be provided in electronic format, with an accompanying hard copy presented (upon request) and shall be cumulative throughout the contract.

4.11.2 Quality Control (QC) Reports

4.11.2.1 Vendor shall provide quarterly QC test reports for all Lots/Date Codes shipped to the Government. These reports shall contain QC test data for pressure, velocity, accuracy, and penetration for every service Lot/Day Code shipped under the contract.

4.11.2.2 Reports shall be transmitted electronically to the COR within 10 (ten) business days of the end of the quarter in which Lot/Date Codes were produced.

4.11.3 Warranty Reports

4.11.3.1 The Warranty Report shall include a line-item summary of all warranty activity;

as well as the numerical totals of claims received, total completed, and the average number of days required for completion.

4.11.3.2 Each line in the report shall contain the following information: agency;

purchasing group; Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) #, date Vendor was notified; date corrected ammunition was shipped to Vendor; brief statement of the problem; brief statement of the solution, date shipped back to the Government.

4.11.3.3 The Warranty Report shall be categorized by agency, purchasing group and ordered chronologically by the date the Vendor received notification.

4.11.4 Delivery Order (DO) Report

4.11.4.1 The Delivery Order Report shall include a line-item summary of all delivery orders.

4.11.4.2 Each line in the report shall contain the following information: the name of the purchasing agency/group; delivery order (DO) number, unit cost, quantity of units on DO, value of DO, current quantity of units shipped, and the current number of units remaining to be shipped.

4.11.4.3 The Delivery Order Report shall be categorized by agency, purchasing group, and any other subcategory as needed.

4.11.4.4 The Delivery Report shall display total number of rounds purchased and total number of rounds delivered per calendar year.

4.11.4.5 The Delivery Report shall display the total number of rounds purchased off the contract from date of award.

4.11.4.6 The Delivery Report shall display total number of rounds purchased and total number of rounds delivered per calendar year per agency or group.

4.11.4.7 The Delivery Report shall display the total number of rounds purchased off the contract from date of award per agency or group.

5. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

5.1. Deliverables and delivery schedule will be provided per each individual delivery order.

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

6.1. Place of performance shall be CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and other US Territories.

7. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

7.1. The contract will have an ordering period of five (5) years from date of award of the contract.

8. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

8.1. For accountability purposes, the Vendor shall provide an electronic copy of the packing list for each delivery location. This shall be in numerical order and shall include the following information at a minimum: Vendor’s name, Vendor’s address, delivery order number, delivery address, billing address, product number or code, description, Lot/Date Codes, and quantity per Lot/Date Code.

8.2. The packing list shall be sent via email, to the designated agency Point of Contact (POC) on the day the product is being shipped.