SOW Orlando Range Requirements Final_updated.pdf

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 located within a 45 minute commute from the Orlando Field Office between Hazeltine National Drive and Augusta National Drive. Commute will be assessed in consideration of prime rush hour traffic, both in the morning and late afternoon/early evening.

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

DHS will provide all AMMUNITION, TARGETS,FIREARMS INSTRUCTORS.

• The range time must be available exclusively to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during the hours indicated.

• The range must be closed to the public during the corresponding hours and the hours for use should be scheduled.

• The range must be indoor.

• The range must possess a minimum of 20 firing points and must be able to accommodate a qualification course distance from 1.5, 3, 7, 15 25 and 50 yards.

• Firing line will be marked so it is apparent and continue for the full length of the firing position.

• The range must possess target carriers to fit various size targets.

• The range must possess the ability to utilize barricades at a distance of 15 and 25 yards.

• Range must be able to accommodate low light/night live fire operations on all days scheduled.

• Range must be able to accommodate vehicle access to range for loading and unloading.

• Indoor ventilation system must control exposure to lead in accordance with

29 CFR 1910.1025.

• Range access roads must approach the range complex outside the SDZ footprint. Roads and parking will be accessible by passenger vehicle, light or medium trucks, and vans.

• The range shall possess adequate exterior lighting in both public and work areas.

• The range shall possess drinking fountains located near the range facilities for

DHS use.

• The range shall be equipped with male and female restroom facilities with running water located near the range facilities for DHS use.

• The range shall provide sufficient trash receptacles for used targets, target backings, and empty ammunition boxes.

• The range shall be equipped for removal of used brass cartridges.

• Parking lot will be able to accommodate a minimum of 20 vehicles and in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible parking spaces table.

• The range must possess an on-site classroom facility with chalkboard or dry erase board, computer, and overhead projector and seating to accommodate 20 students.

• The range must be able to accommodate the following calibers: 9mm, .40, .45, .357, .223, .308 and commercial shotgun caliber ammunition.

• The range shall possess rifle and shotgun capabilities with a minimum distance of 50 yards.

• The range must allow movement between firing points and shall not restrict movement-oriented firearms training by Law Enforcement personnel (i.e.

standing to kneeling transitions).

• The range rules shall allow shooters to draw and fire from the holster.

• The range rules cannot disallow a student from moving in front of the firing points with an instructor present, (i.e. tactical move and shoot type drills where instructor/student ratio would be too restrictive).

• The range shall possess a weapons cleaning area large enough to accommodate cleaning tables/benches and cleaning materials and have an air hose.

DHS personnel will use the range an average of 32 days semi-annually with approximately 300,000 rounds to be shot annually. The proposal set forth shall price 64 training days per year. Pricing shall be submitted on a per quarter basis. The contractor will be paid per the actual number of days used not to exceed the total available per year.

DHS will schedule minimum 90 days in advance.

This range must be closed or concealed from the public during the corresponding hours.

Under this contract, DHS requires exclusive use of the range from 0800-1200 or 1300- 1700 hours. This does not include weekends or holidays. Should any unforeseen circumstances prevent the use of the range, DHS will reschedule those missed days within the same month, if possible, or the following month if not possible, but within the same quarter.