NYFO_Statement_of_Work_2019_Final_v2.docx

Statement of Work Firing Range Services – Queens, NY

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a requirement for a firearms range to conduct mandatory quarterly qualifications and other firearms training. The range shall be within sixty-five minutes travel time of New York La Guardia Airport on roads, bridges, and tunnels that do not incur a toll or require usage of a ferry.

The range must comply with applicable, local, state and federal regulations, including but not limited to, lead exposure.

The Government has the unilateral right to terminate the contract for cause at any time if the contractor is not in compliance with OSHA standards and regulations

The following OSHA programs are applicable:

Lead:

• 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1000, Air contaminants http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CFR-2014-title29-vol6/pdf/CFR-2014-title29-vol6-sec1910-1000.pdf

• 29 CFR 1910.1025

http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_10/29cfr1910a_10.html

Signs and tags:

Section 1910.145 https://www.osha.gov/Reduction_Act/TAGS-SUP.html

The proposed range shall meet the following standards to qualify for consideration:

· Live-fire training facility for training and certifying personnel in the use of handguns cambered in: 9mm, 40 S&W, and .357 SIG, 12 gauge shotguns, and 5.56mm rifles

· TSA will have priority of use.

· Range must be indoors and possess 10-15 firing positions with distinct shooting positions for the 1.5, 3, 7, 15 and 25-yard lines.

· The indoor range shall possess air conditioning, heating, and approved ventilation systems in accordance with existing OSHA standards.

· The range shall provide a separate entrance/exit to the aforementioned range area without interacting with the general public.

· The range shall possess target carriers to hold the targets or remote controlled turning targets compatible to fit various target sizes.

· Weapons cleaning area shall be covered overhead

· Weapons cleaning area shall be large enough to accommodate cleaning tables/benches and cleaning materials.

· Firing lines shall be marked so it is apparent to shooters.

· If the range has an earthen backstop, sufficient distance shall be maintained between the closest firing line and the earthen backstop to reduce the possibility of back spatter and ricochets.

· Disposal of contaminants produced by the muzzle and ejection port of weapon shall be the responsibility of the contracted range.

· Personnel shall not be exposed to airborne contaminants above permissible limits in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1000, Air contaminants, Table Z-1.

· Emergency egress paths shall not require travel downrange from the primary firing line.

· Emergency egress plans and fire protection shall be in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

· Signal for cellular phone service must be adequate or if signal cannot be obtained, landline shall be installed/available for emergency calling.

· Warning signs shall be in accordance with OSHA standard section 1910.145.

· Roads and parking shall be accessible by passenger vehicle, light or medium trucks, and vans.

· Parking lot shall be able to accommodate a minimum of 25 vehicles and in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible parking spaces table.

· Discharge of storm water runoff and drainage shall meet requirements of federal, state, and local laws.

· The range shall have male/female washroom/restroom facilities with running water.

· Electrical outlets and wiring shall meet applicable federal, state, and local codes.

· The range rules cannot disallow movement between firing points or restrict movement oriented firearms training by students (i.e. standing to kneeling transitions.).

· Range rules shall allow shooters to draw and fire from the duty holster and concealment holster.

· The range shall have a public address system.

· The range shall have High speed internet access through a Wi-Fi connection

· The range shall have secure storage available for one quarter's supply of targets and four sets of simulated aircraft seats. The secure storage must only be accessible to TSA for use. TSA will provide padlock for security.

· The range shall provide a classroom in conjunction with the range that accommodates up to 24 students.

· TSA personnel will use the range 100 days a year in 8 hour increments.