Draft Statment of Work 9mm RITA 2.15.2024.pdf

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs (OFTP)

REQUIREMENT: 9MM LUGER CALIBER

READILY IDENTIFIABLE TRAINING AMMUNITION

DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) dated 2/15/24

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

1.0 SCOPE

The scope of this contract is to provide 9mm Luger caliber Readily Identifiable Training Ammunition (RITA) for one base year plus four option years, to support OFTP and the armed ICE personnel in the field IAW the Statement of Work (SOW). This SOW delineates ammunition performance criteria and testing to be used for the evaluation of duty ammunition.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. This Statement of Work lists all performance requirements for the acquisition of training ammunition.

2.2 Government Documents. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein:

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2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein:

ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-2015: Voluntary Industry Performance Standards for Pressure & Velocity of Centerfire Pistol & Revolver Ammunition for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers

Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute (SAAMI) 555 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4-2008: Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes American Society for Quality 600 North Plankinton Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203

ISO 9001:2015, Quality Management Systems Requirements International Organization for Standardization 1, rue de Varembe, Case postale 56 CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland

(Non-Governmental standards and other publications are normally available from the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents may also be available in or through libraries, Internet search, or other informational services).

2.4 Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this SOW and the references cited herein, this SOW shall take precedence.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING STANDARDS

3.1 General. ICE and its components have a requirement for 9mm Luger caliber non-inspected, consumer grade ammunition designed for training use only. Ammunition and packaging appearance shall be designed to readily distinguish it from current ICE duty ammunition. Each Offeror will be allowed to submit up to two samples representing two different part numbers. Any difference in the design, construction, or manufacturing location of the ammunition sample’s critical components (projectile, cartridge case, primer, and/or propellant) will necessitate a different and distinct part number to be assigned. The Offeror shall be the manufacturer of the ammunition and the ammunition shall be manufactured in the United States of America.

3.1.1 Thresholds/Objectives. Performance parameters and features in this specification are assigned numerical or verbal values. In some instances, desired or Objective (O) performance that exceed the minimum requirements of this SOW are listed in conjunction with the minimum or Threshold

(T) requirements. If no (T) or (O) is assigned, the value stated is a Threshold (T) requirement. All “shalls” designate a Threshold (T) requirement. All “shoulds” designate an Objective (O).

3.2 Testing. The specifications that are subject to testing under this contract are set forth in Table I, Requirements Verification Test Matrix on page 3. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Firearms and Tactical Programs (OFTP) will conduct all testing; however, OFTP reserves the right to use an outside laboratory to conduct performance verification if it deems necessary. Testing may be halted for any sample (and the associated sample rejected) if ammunition from that sample fails any Basic Compliance or Major requirement set forth in Table I, Requirements Verification Test Matrix.

Testing will be halted for any sample (and the associated sample rejected) if ammunition from that sample exhibits hazardous and/or unsafe attributes (as determined by OFTP). All equipment and devices used by the OFTP for measuring and testing are calibrated to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.

The awardee of the subject contract agrees to allow ICE to release testing data of its ammunition samples to Federal agencies, Military, and law enforcement. Release of this data will be on a case-by-case basis and will only be forwarded after receipt of a request on official agency or department letterhead.

Request will state that the “Information is requested for official use only and will not be disseminated outside the requesting agency (i.e., Federal agencies, etc.) or department.

3.2.1 Solicitation Testing. The solicitation testing will verify that the initial samples supplied by each competing Offeror meets the minimum requirements of this SOW. Offeror’s samples will be rated on their ability to meet or surpass all performance parameters detailed in Table I. Those performance characteristics listed under Basic Compliance criteria are to be documented by the Offeror and/or evaluated by Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) conducted by the OFTP. Major performance characteristics are requirements that will be ascertained by functional testing of the ammunition. All samples submitted pursuant to solicitation testing will become property of DHS/ICE/OFTP upon receipt and will not be returned.

3.2.2 First Article Test (FAT). In addition to meeting all Basic Compliance and Major requirements set forth in Table I, Requirements Verification Test Matrix, samples must exhibit performance that is comparable to what was demonstrated during solicitation testing for all requirements during FAT.

The Government reserves the right to increase/decrease the amount of testing it performs under the First Article Test regime. All samples submitted pursuant to FAT will become property of ICE upon receipt and will not be returned. The Government will be responsible for conducting a FAT of the first production lot (following award of the first delivery order). The contract awardee will be responsible (under Government supervision) for conducting the FAT for the following conditions and will be responsible for all expenses to include testing, shipping costs, administrative/processing costs, and any other expenses associated with FAT and/or ammunition quality issues.:

a. Design change of ammunition or ammunition components

b. Design change of manufacturing production process and/or equipment

c. Relocation of manufacturing production facility

d. Major ammunition quality defects, recalls, and/or any other substandard performance issues

e. Changes to supplier of critical components (projectile, case, powder, or primer)

f. A production lapse of three months or more (if lapse is caused by the manufacturer)

3.2.3 Retest FAT. Any retest of the FAT triggered by actions of the contract awardee will be at the

Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall not change components or design of the ammunition without written notification to the Contracting Officer (CO). ICE reserves the right to send representatives to observe the Contractor’s retest if testing is performed at the manufacturing location.

3.2.4 Random Quality Inspections. During the contract period, OFTP will periodically perform testing of ammunition. Samples must exhibit performance that is comparable to what was demonstrated during FAT testing for all requirements set forth in Table I, Requirements Verification Test Matrix.

Table I: Requirements Verification Test Matrix

Performance Characteristic

Requirement Paragraph

Test Method Solicitation FAT

Basic Compliance

Quality Management System 3.3 4.2 X

Sample Size 3.4 4.3 X X Documentation 3.5 4.4 X X Packaging 3.6 4.5 X X Cartridge 3.7 4.6 X X Pressure 3.8 4.7 X X

Major

Velocity Velocity-Test Barrel 3.9 4.8 X X

Precision Grouping

Precision Grouping- Test Barrel 3.10.1 4.9.1 X X Precision Grouping- Pistol 3.10.2 4.9.2 X X Ballistic Match 3.11 4.10 X X

Function Function 3.12 4.11 X X

3.3 Quality Management System (QMS). The Offeror shall have a QMS in place that enables the organization to identify, measure, control and improve key manufacturing processes.

3.3.1 Quality Control (QC)/Quality Assurance (QA). The Offeror shall provide a current QC/QA process synopsis with their solicitation sample including examples of its quality plans for the manufacturing of ICE ammunition. Submission of a complete copy of the manufacturing Quality Manual or a copy of the manufacturing facility ISO certification would fulfill this requirement.

3.3.2 In-Process Inspections. The Offeror shall select in-process production samples to be representative of the entire lot production period, not from a single hour or day.

3.3.3 Lot Identification. Lot numbers shall be systematically assigned to ammunition produced for traceability of, at a minimum, primers, propellant, bullet, shell casing, loading machine, and date of manufacture.

Note: Lot numbers are used by ICE for quality control, distribution, invoicing, and accountability.

3.4 Sample Size.

3.4.1 Solicitation Sample Test. The sample size, per part number, for the solicitation submittal shall be

8,000 rounds and shall be submitted to:

OFTP

Attn: Solicitation #70CMSW23R00000018 (9mm RITA) 320 East Chestnut Avenue Altoona, PA 16602

3.4.2 First Article Test (FAT). The sample size for FAT shall be 8,000 rounds. The minimum production lot size from which the first article test sample is selected shall be 50,000 rounds.

Packaging shall be clearly marked with solicitation number for solicitation sample or contract number for FAT samples.

3.5 Documentation.

3.5.1 Technical proposals shall contain the following (supplied with solicitation only):

a. Company profile for the Offeror

b. Description of manufacturing facilities and capabilities

c. Manufacturing Quality Manual or a copy of the ISO certification as specified in Section 3.3.1

d. Description of proposed ammunition (product data sheet)

e. Description of production lot numbering system and details of what events constitute a lot number change

f. Shipping case drawing and statement as specified in Section 3.6 (if required)

g. Bulk pack box drawing and statement as specified in Section 3.6 (if required)

h. Headstamp drawing and statement as specified in Section 3.7.2 (if required)

3.5.2 The Offeror/contract awardee shall provide the following documentation detailing lot sample

(solicitation and FAT):

a. Contract number (FAT only)

b. Sample lot number and lot size

c. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all sample ammunition components (FAT only)

d. Certificate of Conformance (C of C) signed by manufacturer detailing method of how the sample was selected as specified in Section 3.3.2

e. Certificate of Conformance (C of C) signed by manufacturer regarding primer sensitivity as specified in Section 3.7.6

Note: All Certificates of Conformance (C of C) shall be signed by a designated company official authorized to bind the company.

3.6 Packaging. Offerors have the following cartridge packaging options as detailed below:

3.6.1 Conventional box and tray designed to securely contain 50 cartridges.

3.6.2 Oriented bulk pack cardboard box containing 50 cartridges.

Shipping cases shall contain 1,000 cartridges within twenty (20) 50-round cartridge boxes. There shall be no loose rounds outside of the 50-round boxes. Packaging material shall not adhere to the surface of the ammunition upon removal from the package. The exterior of cartridge boxes and shipping cases shall be colored purple to readily distinguish it from duty or other special purpose ammunition.

Packaging and marking costs shall be included as part of the price of the product. The 1,000-round shipping case and cartridge box/shipping case color requirements will be waived for the solicitation test sample if the Offeror provides a drawing with the solicitation documentation detailing the design of the cartridge box and shipping case that fulfills the above requirement and a statement that the First Article Test sample will be packaged in accordance with the design submitted.

The exterior of product shipping cases and individual cartridge boxes shall be clearly marked with:

a. Manufacturer’s name

b. Caliber

c. Style and weight (in grains) of projectile

d. Part number

e. Number of rounds per case (on shipping case exterior)

f. Number of rounds per box (on cartridge box exterior)

g. Lot number

h. A statement indicating that the product must be stored in a cool, dry environment

i. The words “FOR TRAINING USE ONLY”

3.7 Cartridge. The cartridge shall conform to the American National Standards Institute, Sporting Arms and

Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (ANSI/SAAMI) physical dimensions as defined in ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-2015 for 9mm Luger caliber ammunition. All cartridges shall have no major physical defects and will be inspected for the following:

3.7.1 Projectile. The projectile shall be a full metal, total metal, or polymer jacketed design. The projectile shall be a non-frangible design. The projectile may have a cannelure and be crimped in place by the case mouth. The projectiles designed weight shall be such to meet power factor, ballistic match, and function requirements. The average projectile weight of ten randomly selected cartridges shall be the nominal bullet weight ±3.0%.

3.7.2 Cartridge Marking. Cartridges shall be head stamped with the manufacturer’s symbol/initials, cartridge caliber, and a two-digit year of manufacture. The head stamp requirement will be waived for the solicitation test sample if the Offeror provides a drawing with the solicitation documentation detailing the design of the head stamp that incorporates the above marking requirements and a statement that the First Article Test sample will be head stamped in accordance with the design submitted.

3.7.3 Cartridge Case Material. Cartridge casings shall be constructed of new, unfired material.

3.7.4 Projectile/Cartridge Case Color. To make the ammunition readily distinguishable from current

ICE duty ammunition, Offerors have the option of coloring the projectile and/or the case as detailed below:

3.7.4.1 Identification coloring/coating applied to the entire projectile surface. The projectile exterior color shall be purple. The coloring process shall not affect safety, accuracy, function, bore wear, or leave a residual in the bore or action. Coloring shall not easily come off the projectile.

3.7.4.2 Identification coloring/coating applied to the entire cartridge case exterior surface. The cartridge case color shall be purple. Coloring applied to the case exterior shall not leave residue in the firearm or create any other issue that would affect safety or functioning.

Coloring shall not easily come off the case exterior.

3.7.4.3 Identification paint applied to approximately ¼” of the projectile tip. Paint color shall be:

Purple No. 17100 of FED-STD-595, water-based acrylic coating. Paint applied to the projectile tip shall not leave residue in the firearm or create any other issue that would affect safety or functioning. Coloring shall not easily come off the projectile.

3.7.5 Cartridge Inspection. Each cartridge shall conform to the dimensions specified for 9mm Luger caliber ammunition per ANSI/SAAMI. Each cartridge shall have no bent, split, cracked, or deformed cases and/or any other defects that will cause the ammunition to malfunction.

3.7.6 Primers. The primer shall be non-corrosive. The primers shall be subject to primer sensitivity measurements and the ammunition manufacturer shall submit a Certificate of Conformance (C of

C) stating that the ammunition sample meets the SAAMI sensitivity recommendation for this cartridge type and caliber. Primers may be lead free.

3.7.7 Corrosion/Surface Damage. Each cartridge shall have no corrosion or water/chemical damage to any exterior surfaces of the cartridge.

3.8 Pressure. The maximum pressure shall conform to pressure limits established for 9mm Luger caliber ammunition in accordance with ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-2015.

3.9 Velocity. Refer to Section 4.8 for test setup details. The ammunition shall have a velocity and bullet weight combination that exhibits a power factor between 130 and 145. The standard deviation when fired through a 9mm Luger caliber SAAMI test barrel shall be ≤ 30 fps (T), ≤ 15 fps (O) after the ammunition has been environmentally conditioned.

Following contract award, the average velocity exhibited during FAT testing (after SAAMI velocity correction is applied) shall be within a range that does not exceed ±50 fps of the average velocity exhibited by the awardees’ sample during solicitation testing.

3.10 Precision Grouping (PG). Refer to Section 4.9 for test setup details.

3.10.1 SAAMI Test Barrel. The extreme spread shall be ≤ 2.0 inches (T), ≤ 1.0 inch (O) for the average of five 5-shot groups fired at a distance of 25 yards from a 9mm Luger caliber SAAMI test barrel mounted in a universal receiver. Projectiles shall exhibit no keyholing through the target or evidence of excessive yaw.

3.10.2 Pistol. The extreme spread shall be ≤ 3.5 inches (T), ≤ 2.0 inches (O) for the average of five 5-shot groups fired at a distance of 25 yards from a 9mm handgun mounted in a Ransom rest.

Projectiles shall exhibit no keyholing through the target or evidence of excessive yaw.

3.11 Ballistic Match. Refer to Section 4.10 for test setup details. The difference between group center compared to Speer 9mm +P 124 grain part number 53927 or equivalent at 25 yards shall be ≤ 1.5 inches (T), ≤ 0.75 inch (O). Projectiles shall exhibit no keyholing through the target or evidence of excessive yaw.

3.12 Function. The cartridge shall function in the firearms listed in Section 4.11. Throughout all technical evaluation testing, the cartridge shall exhibit ≤ five (T), zero (O) cumulative Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3 malfunctions (see Table II). Evaluation of malfunctions will be counted in all firing conducted throughout the technical evaluation. Projectiles shall exhibit no keyholing through the target or evidence of excessive yaw.

Per production lot, for the duration of the contract, the ammunition shall exhibit a malfunction rate ≤ 0.01% during use in the field.

Table II. Ammunition Function Acceptance Criteria (per Make/Model)

Malfunction Type

1. Firearm stoppage due to ammunition (i.e. failure to feed, extract, eject, or hangfire).

2. Misfire

3. Crack or perforation in fired case.

Note: Accept/Reject criteria apply to any firearm stoppage attributable to the ammunition as ascertained by OFTP Armory staff.

4.0 VERIFICATION AND TESTING STANDARDS

4.1 Performance verification. Table I details all performance criteria. Except as otherwise specified, OFTP reserves the right to perform any of the inspections and tests set forth in this SOW where such inspections and tests are necessary to ensure that supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

4.2 Quality Management System. The Government will analyze the Offeror’s QMS description for basic compliance. If the Offeror is ISO 9001:2008/2015 certified, the Offeror shall submit written proof of the manufacturing facility ISO certification from an accredited agency. NOTE: ISO 9001:2008/2015 certification is not required but will suffice for compliance with Section 3.3. Additionally, Government personnel or a third-party representative may perform a QC system audit for the successful Offeror after contract award. The audit, if conducted, will be performed at the manufacturing facility.

4.3 Sample Size. Each sample will be visually inspected to ensure the proper sample size was submitted.

4.4 Documentation. All required documentation as listed in Section 3.5 shall accompany the sample and will be examined by OFTP personnel.

4.5 Packaging. Materials and equipment packaging will be examined by OFTP personnel to determine that all requirements of Section 3.6 are met.

4.6 Cartridge. OFTP shall inspect a random sample of cartridges using visible inspection and standard measuring equipment. There shall be no major defects upon inspection of the sample.

4.7 Pressure. Pressure will be verified from the documentation provided by the Offeror as required in

Section 3.5.

4.8 Velocity. The average velocity for three 10-shot groups will be measured using a 9mm Luger caliber SAAMI test barrel mounted in a universal receiver. Ten rounds of 9mm Luger caliber SAAMI reference ammunition will be fired to determine the velocity correction, and this velocity correction will be applied to the sample’s average velocity of three 10-shot groups. Reference ammunition used shall be Winchester 9mm Luger, SAAMI part number SA9LP. Ammunition will be environmentally conditioned at 70°F ±5°F for a minimum of 8 hours prior to testing. An Oehler Model 83 ballistic computer or equivalent system will be used to record the velocity data. Velocity test equipment will be set up per the SAAMI schematic velocity test layout for instrumental velocity at 15 feet over 20 feet.

Power Factor shall be calculated with the formula below.

Power Factor = (Bullet Weight (grains) x Velocity (fps))/1000

4.9 Precision Grouping (PG).

4.9.1 SAAMI Test Barrel. Precision grouping will be evaluated at 25 yards by shooting a total of five 5-shot groups with a 9mm Luger caliber SAAMI test barrel mounted in a universal receiver. The extreme spread will be calculated by an Oehler Model 83 ballistic computer or equivalent system.

4.9.2 Pistol (SIG P320 or Glock 19). Precision grouping will be evaluated at 25 yards by shooting a total of five 5-shot groups in a duty 9mm handgun (SIG SAUER P320 Compact Carry or Glock

19) mounted in a Ransom rest. After contract award, PG testing may be conducted with any new

9mm handgun adopted by ICE. The pistol will be fully seated into the Ransom rest by firing a minimum of 45 settling shots before test data is obtained. The extreme spread will be calculated by an Oehler Model 83 ballistic computer or equivalent system.

4.10 Ballistic Match. The group center of Speer 35927 will be determined by shooting a 10-shot group at a range of 25 yards with a 9mm Luger caliber SAAMI test barrel mounted in a universal receiver.

Ballistic match will be evaluated by firing a 10-shot group with the ammunition sample to determine its point of impact group center. The difference between the two group centers will be calculated by an Oehler Model 83 ballistic computer or equivalent system.

4.11 Function. Function testing will be conducted at ambient (70 ±10°F) temperature conditions. All firearms and magazines used for function testing shall undergo a Technical Inspection (TI) and be cleaned and lubricated before testing is conducted. The ability of the ammunition sample to function in firearms will be evaluated by firing 750 rounds in 3 firearms per make/model (250 rounds per individual firearm). Function testing will be conducted in the following make/models: SIG SAUER P320, SIG SAUER P365, Glock Model 17, Glock Model 19, Glock Model 26, Glock Model 43, SIG SAUER MPX. After contract award, function testing may be conducted with any new 9mm firearm adopted or authorized by ICE. Acceptance criteria are delineated in Section 3.13 and Table II for each type of ammunition malfunction. Any firearm and magazine used for function testing that experienced a disqualifying malfunction or misfire shall undergo a post evaluation Technical Inspection.