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Requirement Description

Description: IV&V and Application Services - Sources Sought Notice

The Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing this sources sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this requirement for providing a .308 Winchster Designated Marksman/Observer Rifle in support of the Office of Training Current Task Order No. is 15DDHQ25R00000015 There is no incumbent as this will be a new purchase. .

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and Product Service Code (PSC) assigned to this procurement are:

• NAICS 332994

• PSC -1005 – Guns, Through 30mm

There is no solicitation at this time. This request for capability information does not constitute a request for proposals; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. This is not an evaluation of proposals but an assessment of vendors’ capabilities. Therefore, a high-level assessment of the capability statements will be performed. Generic brochures are not being requested. Vendors should provide information to stress their competencies, differentiators, and past performance showing or demonstrating:

• Core Competencies to demonstrate expertise.

• Differentiator’s listing/discussing unique factors and benefits of the services that set them apart from others.

• Past Performance listing/discussing previous similar work showing benefits and how the past projects relate to Agency’s needs.

If your organization has the potential capacity to perform these contract services, please provide the following information: 1) organization name, address, email address, website address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization; and 2) tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort from the attached Statement of Work, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to 1) provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated; 2) secure and apply the full range of corporate financial, human capital, and technical resources required to successfully perform similar requirements; 3) implement a successful project management plan that includes: compliance with program schedules; cost containment; meeting and tracking performance;

hiring and retention of personnel and risk mitigation; and 4) provide services under a performance based service acquisition contract.

Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be further-set aside for any of the socio-economic programs, or set-aside for small business competition, or procured through full and open competition, or procured through GSA. Interested potential offerors must clearly specify the following: their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), business size applicable to NAICS, socioeconomic business category, GSA contract number (if applicable), and any other applicable

GWAC number. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform the above-listed services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 20 February, 2025 on or before 12pm EST. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Alycia Spears at Alycia.Spears@dea.gov. Additional information on the required services is listed below.

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact Alycia Spears.

Background:

• See PWS/SOW

General Description of Work:

The Contractor shall provide services as follows:

Unique considerations that might affect the requirement are the need for:

Contemplated performance metrics:

Contemplated report requirements:

FINAL VERSION JANUARY 2025

STATEMENT OF SPECIFICATION

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

Designated Marksman / Observer Rifle

(DMO)

DEA OFFICE OF TRAINING

FIREARMS TRAINING UNIT

ARMORY

QUANTICO, VA 22135

SOW DEA DMO Rifle, .308cal (DMO .308)

Table of Contents

1.0 OBJECTIVE

2.0 Scope

3.0 Specifications and Tasks

3.1 General Rifle Specifications

3.1.1 Rifle Support Requirements

3.2 Physical, Functional or Performance Characteristics

3.2.1 Caliber and Ammunition

3.2.2 Weapon size and weight

3.2.3 Operation and function

3.2.3 Safety mechanisms

3.2.4 Gas System

3.2.5 Trigger

3.2.6 Stock

3.2.7 Handguard

3.2.8 Muzzle Device

3.2.9 Suppressor

3.2.10 Magazines

3.2.11 Assembly/Disassembly of Rifle and Magazine

3.2.12 Exterior Finish of Rifle Receiver, Barrel Group, and Magazines

3.2.13 Interior Parts Finish

3.2.14 Parts Interchangeability

3.2.15 Training

4.0 Warranty, Quality Control/ Inspection, Testing, and Acceptance

4.1 Warranty

4.2 Endurance/Functional Reliability

4.3 Service Agreement

5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

5.1 Cleaning Kit, Covers and Cases

5.2 Hard Transport Case

5.3 Soft/Discreet Carry Case

6.0 SERVICE LIFE CERTIFICATION

Appendix A: Definitions

1.0 OBJECTIVE

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to purchase a precision .308 Winchester caliber rifle system or systems capable of semi-automatic fire for issue to Special Agents.

2.0 Scope

The DEA in partnership with other interested federal agencies have an estimated requirement of up to 200 precision semi-automatic rifle systems over a five-year period

3.0 Specifications and Tasks

3.1 General Rifle Specifications

In general, the proposed solution shall meet or exceed the following:

1. Be capable of precision semi-automatic fire at a range of no less than 300 yards, defined as 1 minute of angle when measured from the center to center of a 5-shot group as the objective, with no more than 1.5 MOA as the threshold.

o Precision and accuracy will be collected using a mechanical rest and the FBI Ballistic Research Facility Protocol.

2. Be ambidextrous, lending itself to efficient operation of all controls by either a left- or right-handed shooter without modifications or adjustments.

3. The barrel muzzle thread pitch shall be 5/8-24.

4. Be capable of firing 1000 mean rounds between failure, and 5000 rounds through the life of the barrel before overhaul.

5. Fire at least 3000 rounds while maintaining a 1.5 MOA group over the life of the barrel.

3.1.1 Rifle Support Requirements

1. The offeror shall submit a preventive maintenance schedule which takes in to account the functional reliability round count of 1000 rounds, as well as the service life of 5000 rounds.

2. The offeror shall supply any proprietary tools required for maintenance, in the number of one set per five rifles delivered. Tools shall be delivered to the Weapons Maintenance Facility and received within 30 days of award.

3. The rifle package shall include sufficient quantities of parts with which to make any anticipated preventive maintenance or repairs of normal service/wear items on the estimated quantity of rifles purchased, per order.

4. The offeror shall provide the special tool(s) required for installation of handguards, barrel nuts, gas systems, rail systems, or optical devices and backup iron sights.

5. The offeror must provide a suppressor warranty for a minimum of 10,000 rounds.

6. If a suppressor’s design allows for the use of a tool to assist with removal, the offeror shall supply a tool as part of their submission and make the tool available for purchase as a contract line item.

7. Flash-hider style muzzle devices, if timed, shall be accompanied with any timing shims or kits.

8. Be submitted with the offeror’s choice of sound/flash suppressor/silencer with flash-hider style muzzle device.

a. The offeror may choose whichever commercially available suppressor performs the best with their rifle to meet the objective of this statement of work.

9. Suppressors/silencers shall reduce the noise by a measured amount of 10 decibels when measured at the shooter’s ear and in front of the muzzle of each rifle (1 meter forward and 1 meter left).

10. The suppressor shall be quick-detaching, tool-less, in nature, and 100 percent compatible with all other offeror submittals.

11. Meet or exceed the combined unsuppressed and suppressed accuracy objective of 2 MOA

a. The threshold is 4 MOA with a BPC and service ammunition.

12. The offeror shall provide a list of initial provisioning parts, with part numbers, suitable for the duration of the base period of this contract.

3.2 Physical, Functional or Performance Characteristics

3.2.1 Caliber and Ammunition

1. The rifle shall be chambered for .308 Winchester caliber cartridges. All chamber and barrel dimensional specifications and pressure limitations shall conform to this statement of work.

2. Unless otherwise noted, all ammunition used for precision and accuracy testing will be:

a. .308 ammunition with an open tip projectile weighing 168 grains (168 grain

Federal Gold Medal Match).

3. Unless otherwise noted, all ammunition used for functional reliability and endurance testing will be:

a. .308 ammunition with an open tip projectile (168 Federal Gold Medal Match).

b. Federal .308, 168 Trophy Tip bonded.

4. The rifle shall include ambidextrous sling connection points on the rifle buttstock to accommodate the attachment of the sling to the rifle for left and right-handed shooters.

3.2.2 Weapon size and weight

1. The overall length of the rifle shall be no less than thirty-six (36) inches un-suppressed

(Objective “O”) and not more than forty-six (46) inches un-suppressed (Threshold “T”).

The barrel length shall be no less than sixteen inches (16) (O) and no more than eighteen inches (18) (T) when measured from the muzzle crown to the chamber area adjacent to the bolt face.

2. The length of Pull measured from the buttstock plate or pad to the front face of the trigger shall be no less than eleven (11) inches (O) and no more than fifteen (15) inches

(T) with adjustment increments.

3. The unloaded empty weight of the rifle shall be twelve (12) pounds (O) but no more than fifteen (15) pounds (T).

3.2.3 Operation and function

1. The rifle shall fire all rounds from a closed-bolt position, semi-automatic action.

2. The rifle shall have an ambidextrous bolt stop/lock lever designed in such a way that it is unlikely the shooter would inadvertently activate or override the control during normal firing or carry.

3. The bolt stop/lock lever shall lock and hold the bolt in the rear/open position upon firing the last round, or upon full retraction of the bolt carrier group while an empty magazine is in place.

4. Using the bolt stop/lock lever, it shall be possible for the shooter to manually lock the bolt carrier group to the rear without a magazine inserted into the lower receiver. It shall be possible to release the locked bolt carrier group from the rear using the bolt stop/lock lever.

5. The bolt stop/lock lever shall be easily manipulated by a left- or right-handed shooter while using a two-handed grip on the rifle.

6. The bolt mechanism shall be capable of being manually drawn to the open rearward position with the support hand without having to remove the strong hand or controlling gun hand from the pistol grip of the rifle.

7. The bolt shall be capable of being released from the open and locked position with the use of the support hand only. This will allow the user to load or chamber a round without having to remove the controlling gun hand from the pistol grip of the rifle.

8. The magazine release mechanism shall be ambidextrous, and shall be located on the rifle within two inches of the magazine to allow for quick removal of the magazine from the rifle without having to remove the controlling gun hand from the pistol grip of the rifle.

9. The magazine release shall be designed to permit positive release of the magazine when fully pressed by the user.

10. The magazine release shall be designed and positioned to reduce the likelihood of inadvertently releasing the magazine during use and carry of the rifle.

3.2.3 Safety mechanisms

1. The safety selector switch or lever shall determine the safe and fire position of the rifle, shall offer the “Safe” and “Fire” positions only with positive locking in either position.

2. The “Fire” position will allow for only semi-automatic fire of the rifle (one press of the trigger will fire one round only).

3. The safety switch or lever shall be located to allow for ambidextrous operation with the pistol grip hand.

4. The safety switch or lever shall act as a positive safety block by internally blocking the rear of the trigger mechanism from movement while placed in the “Safe” position.

5. It shall be possible to load and unload the rifle while the safety selector lever is in the “safe” position.

6. Firing pin disconnect. The rifle Shall have a mechanism to disconnect the hammer from further movement after striking the firing pin and moving rearward after firing a round while the trigger remains pressed to the rear.

7. Magazine disconnects are not permitted. It shall be possible to press the trigger and fire the rifle without a magazine inserted into the loser receiver.

8. The rifle will be capable of being dropped on all six axes from a height of forty-eight inches without discharging a round.

3.2.4 Gas System

1. Gas systems must be replaceable, direct impingement gas system that allows for multiple ammunition types, with/or without the use of a suppressor.

3.2.5 Trigger

1. The trigger shall be a two-stage adjustable weight trigger, capable of retaining a set weight of no less than (2.5) pounds and no more than (4) pounds. The first stage weight shall range from 2.0 - 2.5 lbs., with a second stage weight from 0.9 - 1.5 lbs. The combined total trigger pull weight shall be 2.5 – 4.0 lbs. Trigger weight shall maintain set weight consistently over the life of the trigger.

3.2.5.1 Trigger Pull Weight

1. The trigger pull weight of the rifle shall average between 2.5 and 4 pounds, with sufficient parts or spring kits to increase the trigger pull weight if so desired. Weight will be measured by a digital trigger pull gauge and/or free weights. Five individual weight measures will be taken and averaged to produce the average pull weight for each trigger pull weight test.

3.2.5.2 Trigger Reach

1. The rifle shall have a maximum trigger reach of 3.600 inches. The measurement shall be determined by wrapping a length of string beginning at a position on the back strap of the pistol grip, around the right grip, to a point on the trigger face (as near the location of the shooter's index finger, as practicable, when preparing to fire), and around the left grip to the point-of-origin. The string shall be maintained parallel to the bore axis. The string shall be marked at an overlap point, the string removed, length measured, and the distance halved (divided by 2).

3.2.5.3 Length of Pull

1. The length of pull shall be a minimum of 11” (O) and maximum of 15” (T). The measurement shall be determined by measuring from the face of the trigger to the rearward most part of the butt-plate or butt-pad.

3.2.6 Stock

1. The stock of the rifle shall be made entirely of corrosion resistant materials, other than wood with a rubber butt plate. This is to enhance its lightweight capability and to prevent breakage and decay due to adverse environmental conditions experienced by federal law enforcement throughout the world.

2. The rifle shall be designed with a pistol grip configuration to allow the operator to achieve a similar grip as to what would be used to hold a pistol. This allows for enhanced weapon controllability with the strong hand and similarity of training.

3. The external front strap, rear strap, and sides of the pistol grip shall provide a non-slip surface on the area of hand contact with the pistol grip during firing.

4. The grip shall be designed to accommodate a wide variety of shooter's hand sizes.

5. The distance from the bottom of the trigger guard to the lowest point on the front, bottom frame edge shall be sufficient to allow an agent to operate the rifle while wearing military style Nomex flight gloves.

3.2.7 Handguard

1. The for-end rail system (hereafter referred to as “handguard”) shall either be integral to the fore end, as a replacement part of the fore end, or as an attachment to the fore end.

2. The handguard rail system shall allow for, a minimum of, a MIL-STD 1913 accessory rail on the entirety of the top (“12 o’clock”) portion of the upper receiver and handguard.

3. Both sides (3 and 6 o’clock”) shall have M-Lok designs for the entirety of the rail.

4. The bottom (“6 o’clock”) rail of the of the handguard may have M-Lok or ARCA integrated or compatible rail.

5. If the bottom rail portion is not ARCA compatible, the offeror may include an M-Lok

ARCA rail adapter which spans the entire length of the bottom handguard rail.

3.2.8 Muzzle Device

1. The rifle shall be equipped with a 5/8-24 Flash-hider/muzzle brake, no longer than three inches in length.

2. This muzzle device must reduce and dissipate muzzle flash and preferably also regulate the amount of recoil.

3. The weight of the flash-hider combined with the suppressor shall weight no more than

24 ounces.

4. The muzzle device must not redirect muzzle gasses rearward toward the shooter, and minimally persons adjacent to him/her, when fired without a suppressor.

5. If special tools are required for brake installation, the manufacturer shall supply them at a ratio of one set of tools for each 5 rifles delivered.

3.2.9 Suppressor

1. Rifle shall be submitted with a suppressor. The offeror may choose whichever commercially available suppressor which performs the best with their rifle to meet the objective of this statement of work and ammunition identified. The suppressor must not be modular in design.

2. The suppressor, when attached to the rifle, shall not shift the mean point of impact of rounds fired, when compared to firing unsuppressed, by greater than 2 MOA.

3. The suppressor must reduce the sound pressure level by at least 10 dB when compared to firing unsuppressed.

4. The suppressor shall be quick detachable, without special tools, and compatible with the installed muzzle device, and require no special tools to install the suppressor to the muzzle device.

5. The weight of the flash-hider combined with the suppressor shall weight no more than 24 ounces.

6. The suppressor must add no more than 8.0” to the rifle as measured from the muzzle.

7. It is preferred, but not required, that the suppressor include a Quick Response (QR) Code on the main body of the suppressor. The QR Code must contain the suppressor serial number only. Offeror’s which do not provide a submission with a QR Code will not be penalized.

8. The Offeror must provide a use and care manual with each suppressor.

3.2.10 Magazines

1. The manufacturer shall offer each rifle with two (2) 20-round MagPul “P-Mags” (MagPul part number MAG291) magazines.

a. Additional 20-round magazines, shall be available as a separate line item.

2. The magazine base plates shall be removable, without any specialized tools, for magazine disassembly and cleaning. The magazine base plate shall perform the following functions:

a. Facilitate firm, positive seating of the magazine during loading.

b. Cushion the impact and prevent damage to the magazine when dropped onto hard surfaces from a height of forty-eight inches.

c. Enable positive gripping and rapid manual extraction of the magazine if the magazine is locked in place by a double feed, other malfunction and/or the shooter is wearing gloves.

3. The magazine body shall lock positively in the magazine well; shall release and fall free from the magazine well whether the magazine is fully loaded, partially loaded, or empty

4. The magazine follower shall guide freely in the magazine body without binding or jamming in the body of the magazine and must position each round for a positive feeding.

5. The edges at the entrance of the magazine shall be beveled. The magazine well shall be flared.

3.2.11 Assembly/Disassembly of Rifle and Magazine

1. Rifle and magazines shall not be composed of parts that can be easily or readily incorrectly assembled or reversed during assembly in such a manner as to render the rifle/magazine inoperable.

2. Rifle and magazines shall be capable of being field stripped without the use of tools except for a drift punch.

3.2.12 Exterior Finish of Rifle Receiver, Barrel Group, and Magazines

1. General Finish: Non-reflective, matte, black, olive drab green or ranger green.

2. Shall be constructed of material with a finish that is durable, rust resistant, and saltwater corrosion resistant.

3. All exterior parts shall be devoid of gouges, sharp edges, or rough areas which could snag on holsters, clothing, or cause injury of discomfort to the shooter.

3.2.13 Interior Parts Finish

1. All internal surfaces shall be void of rough surfaces at critical points of movement and polished as necessary to provide minimal friction and wear, and to promote functional reliability.

2. Internal parts finish should be rust resistant and saltwater corrosion resistant, with a coating to increase longevity and reduce friction.

3.2.14 Parts Interchangeability

1. Rifle components shall be 100% interchangeable between rifles of the same type purchased from the resulting contract. This may not include the barrel and bolt assemblies if they are custom-fit “matched-pairs”.

3.2.15 Training

1. The offeror shall provide armorer/gunsmith training to at least 20 armorers on-site at the DEA Academy, Quantico, within 30 days of receipt of the first delivery of weapons.

a. Specifically, such training shall include complete detailed disassembly and assembly of the weapons, diagnosis and resolution of malfunctions, fitting of parts, training in the functioning and engineering of the design, symptoms of impending malfunctions and actual malfunctions, necessary tools and their proper use, and necessary dimensions and tolerances.

2. Training shall be provided as a separate Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) annually, for a group rate of DEA/other agency armorers.

4.0 Warranty, Quality Control/ Inspection, Testing, and Acceptance

4.1 Warranty

1. The warranty period shall begin when the Rifle is inspected and accepted at the Government installation -not when the product is manufactured.

a. The COR, or COR designee, will contact the offeror of acceptance.

2. The manufacturer shall provide an option, as a separate contract line item, standard warranty for a period of five years on rifles purchased under this contract. The five-year warranty shall take into consideration the average firing rate of five thousand (5,000) rounds of ammunition within this time frame.

3. This warranty shall include the replacement of any broken or worn parts that would render the rifles less than 100% safe and operable. The warranty shall extend to full replacement of rifles, which upon initial inspection do not meet the specifications.

4. During the five-year warranty period, the Government shall have the option to return the inoperable weapon(s) to the original manufacturer for repair and/or replacement. The manufacturer shall repair the inoperable weapon back to factory specifications and return the weapon to the end user within a reasonable time period.

a. The time period will be negotiated and agreed upon prior to the purchase of any weapon(s).

b. This will include the weapon preventive maintenance checks and services, refinishing of any coatings, and accessories repair or replacement.

5. The warranty shall begin only upon acceptance, by the Government, of the rifles. The COR, or COR designee, will contact the offeror of acceptance.

6. There shall be no anomalies or defects in manufacturing of neither parts nor design effects that could cause a compromise in functional reliability (i.e., failure to fire) or create a safety hazard for the shooter.

7. Upon approval by the COR, the Offeror shall provide clear, written instructions to each recipient regarding warranty provisions and replacement procedures.

8. The Offeror shall notify the COR immediately of any recall notices, warranty replacements, safety notices, or other issues regarding the weapon system.

9. The offeror shall provide in accordance with a replacement parts package as a separate line item with the purchase of each rifle.

4.2 Endurance/Functional Reliability.

1. If there is a failure, the offeror will be given a chance for re-testing.

2. The offeror shall provide quality control procedures upon request.

3. The Government reserves the right, throughout the life of the contract, to periodically perform the following test/procedures:

a. Physical and Technical Inspection

b. Accuracy/Dispersion/Velocity

4.3 Service Agreement

Offeror may provide a periodic preventive maintenance service as a separate line item.

5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The DEA shall have the option of purchasing additional accessories for the rifles directly from the weapon manufacturer, if not available from the offeror. All rifles submitted shall have the following equipment included with the base purchase price: manual and two (2) 20-round magazines.

5.1 Cleaning Kit, Covers and Cases

The rifle cleaning kit may be commercially available versus custom designed and shall include, but not limited to:

1. One nylon-coated bore rod.

2. A chamber and bore metal wire brush.

3. A brass jag for bore patches.

4. A dual end nylon bristle utility brush.

5. An optical sight cleaning kit.

6. Any other items the manufacturer deems necessary for the proper field cleaning of the weapon per factory specifications.

7. Suppressor cover and cleaning kit:

a. Suppressor cover shall reduce mirage when viewed through a day optic, and protect the shooters hand from burns when installing or removing the suppressor

5.2 Hard Transport Case

1. The hard transport carry case shall be designed to carry the rifle in a secure and element-protective manner but allow for reasonable access to the weapon. The case shall be square or rectangular in shape and not conform to the shape of the weapon.

2. The case shall have at least three self-locking latches, but preferable five; two of which shall accept a medium security lock or padlock if the case does not have integral locking holes.

5.3 Soft/Discreet Carry Case

1. The optional rifle discreet carry case shall be designed to carry the rifle in a discreet and non-obtrusive manner but allow for quick access to the weapon. The case shall be square or rectangular in shape and not conform to the shape of the weapon and fit inside the hard case.

2. The discreet case shall be constructed of #1000 denier abrasion and water-resistant nylon or comparable material, tan in color, with no external markings, logos or insignia that would identify the case as a weapons bag.

3. The case shall be padded with at least 3/8" closed cell foam, come equipped with at least #9 YKK heavy-duty zippers, and have a padded and detachable shoulder strap.

4. The case shall have at least two (2) compartments, one of which can hold the rifle securely fastened while being carried. The second compartment shall be large enough to hold additional equipment including extra ammunition, magazines, and a cleaning kit.

5. The case shall have at least four (4) interior pouches with flaps that will hold rifle magazines securely in place.

6.0 SERVICE LIFE CERTIFICATION

1. The offeror shall provide written certification to the DEA that rifle models, have successfully test-fired a minimum of 8,000 cumulative rounds of .308 Win. ammunition (as described above) without structural failure of major component parts including the upper and lower receiver, barrel, bolt group, gas tube, stock, and recoil assembly.

2. If the offeror incorporates any updated features or design changes into the rifles and/or maintenance protocol during this contract, the offeror shall notify the DEA within 30 days of the implemented change. The offeror shall supply required upgrade parts not covered under warranty at no cost to DEA and approved by DEA for other federal agencies.

Appendix A: Definitions Caliber- (Firearms), the diameter of the bore measured from land to land, usually expressed in hundredths of an inch. The caliber for this rifle shall conform to the .308 Winchester (T), with the possibility of a depot-level or offeror facility barrel swap to 6.5mm Creedmoor (O).

Magazine-The device for storing cartridges in a repeating firearm for loading into the chamber. It has a spring and follower to feed those cartridges into the chamber of a firearm. The magazine shall be detachable from the firearm.

Magazine Well- The area in the interior of the receiver in which the magazine is inserted.

Muzzle brake- A device at or in the muzzle end of a barrel that uses the emerging gas behind the projectile to reduce recoil.

Bevell (magazine well)- The removal of sharp edges at the entrance of the magazine well to facilitate magazine insertion.

Flare (magazine well)- The expansion or shaping of the receiver at the entrance of the magazine well to facilitate insertion of the magazine.

Semiautomatic- A repeating firearm requiring a separate pull of the trigger for each shot fired, and which uses the energy of discharge to perform a portion of the operating or firing cycle (usually the loading portion).

Suppressor/Silencer- The term “Firearm Silencer” or “Firearm Muffler” means any device for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a portable firearm, including any combination of parts, designed or redesigned, and intended for the use in assembling or fabricating a firearm silencer or firearm muffler, any part intended only for use in such assembly or fabrication.

Special Tools/Tooling- Special tooling means jigs, dies, fixtures, molds, patterns, taps, gauges, and all components of these items including foundations and similar improvements necessary for installing special tooling, and which are of such a specialized nature that without substantial modification or alteration their use is limited to the development or production of particular supplies or parts thereof or to the performance of particular services. Special tooling does not include material, special test equipment, real property, equipment, machine tools, or similar capital items (FAR 2.101).

Trigger - That part of a firearm mechanism which is moved manually to cause the firearm to discharge.

Trigger Movement- The amount of trigger travel measured from the front center of the trigger at rest to the point at which the sear is released.

Trigger Reach- The distance measured from the front center of the trigger in a straight line nearest to the point at the rear of grip or back strap.

Trigger weight- The amount of force which must be applied to the trigger of a firearm to cause sear release. It is measured with hanging weights or an appropriate scale touching the trigger at a point where the trigger finger would normally rest, and with the force applied approximately parallel to the bore axis.

Length of pull- The measurement from the trigger face to the rear face of the butt-pad or butt-plate.

Hammer - A component part of the firing mechanism which gives impulse to the firing pin or primer.

Sear – A part which retains the hammer or striker in the cocked position until the trigger is pulled.

Accessory Rail- Standard rail integration system using MIL-STD-1913 or STANAG 4694 "NATO Accessory Rail", both terms may be considered interchangeable for this SOW.

ARCA swiss rail- Dovetail-type flat rail used for attaching auxiliary equipment such as bipods or tripods.

M-Lok- Modular Lock rail interface system patented by MagPul Industries, used to attach auxiliary equipment and rail sections.

Objective- An attribute that is applicable when a higher level of performance delivers significant increased operational effect, or decreased operational risk. The objective value is the desired operational goal that is achievable. Statements marked with (O) reflect the objective attribute desired.

Threshold- Reflects the minimum performance required to achieve the required operational effect, while being achievable through the current state of technology at an affordable life-cycle cost.

Performance below the threshold value is not operationally effective or suitable or may not provide an improvement over current capability. Statements marked with (T) reflect the threshold performance attribute acceptable.

Malfunction- is a mechanical failure, or parts failure (for example, a broken extractor, or ejector, or a weak magazine spring, or wide magazine feed lips).

Stoppage- is an interruption of the cycle of operations caused by mechanical or operator malfunction (a “stove-piped” cartridge, or a failure to properly seat a magazine).

Requirement Description