Attachment 1- Product Description.pdf

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Naval Special Warfare Group TWO (NSWG2)

Winter Warfare Loadout

1. BACKGROUND

1.1. NSWG-2 personnel (SEAL Team 2 and SEAL Team 8) will be training and deploying to winter environments, which require specialized cold weather gear to conduct operations in mountainous, cold, and austere environments.

The requirement is for a vendor to provide winter weather gear to allow for optimal performance of NSWG-2 personnel in a winter environment.

2. OBJECTIVE

2.1. The objective of this PD is to establish a contract for the requisition of winter warfare gear and equipment that support the training and deployment of NSWG-2 personnel in a winter environment.

3. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

3.1. Item 001: Artic Sleeping Bag (Brand name or equivalent to: Bison GWS Expedition or Mountain Hardwear

Phantom gore tex)

3.1.1. Description and capabilities: Heavy duty sleeping bag for extreme winter conditions

3.1.2. Specifications/ Salient Characteristics:

3.1.2.1. Rated for -40 degrees Fahrenheit

3.1.2.2. Minimum length: 72”

3.1.2.3. Total packed weight NTE 5lbs (approx.)

3.1.2.4. Must be made of wind-resistant fabric

3.1.2.5. Design shall have full collar

3.1.2.6. Synthetic insulation (for water-resistant purposes)

3.2. Item 002: 190CM Ski Bag (Brand name or equivalent to: Dakine fall line ski roller bag)

3.2.1. Description and Capabilities: Equipment bag with rollers

3.2.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics:

3.2.2.1. Maximum empty weight: 6.5lbs (approx.)

3.2.2.2. Minimum dimensions:

3.2.2.2.1. 79” long (approx.)

3.2.2.2.2. 11” wide (approx.)

3.2.2.3. Bag must be wheeled

3.2.2.4. Bag must accommodate pair of skis, set of poles, and boots

3.2.2.5. Lockable main zipper

3.2.2.6. Zippered external pockets

3.3. Item 003: Artic Inflatable Ground Pad (Brand name or equivalent: Thermarest NeoAir XTherm Sleeping Pad)

3.3.1. Description and capabilities: Insulated sleeping pad for use in extreme winter conditions. Sleeping pad should aide in preventing ground-to-bag heat transfer

3.3.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics:

3.3.2.1. Dimensions:

3.3.2.1.1. Maximum weight: 1 lbs 5 oz (approx.)

3.3.2.1.2. Minimum length: 72” (approx.)

3.3.2.1.3. Minimum thickness 2” (approx.)

3.3.2.2. Sleeping pad shall have a minimum insulation rating of 6.8

3.3.2.3. Inflatable

3.4. Item 004: 4-Season Tent (Brand name or equivalent to: Hilleberg Soulo)

3.4.1. Description and capabilities: Tent utilizing nylon fabric to seal in warmth and prevent drafts and drifting snow from seeping into the interior cocoon. Uses stiffer materials, and single poles to create A-frame shapes to discourage snow loading, sagging, flapping, and bending in the wind.

3.4.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics:

3.4.2.1. Color: Neutral or shall not be “bright” as to bring undue attention

3.4.2.2. Max Capacity: two-man

3.4.2.3. Nylon fabric composition

3.4.2.4. Single-pole construction

3.4.2.5. Maximum Packed weight: 5.75 lbs (approx.)

3.4.2.6. Water-resistant outer material (Comparable to Kerlon 1200)

3.4.2.7. Minimum height: 35” (approx.)

3.5. Item 005: Overwhite set (top / bottom) (Brand Name or equivalent to Wild Things Overwhite)

3.5.1. Description and Capabilities: Item should be constructed of extremely lightweight and compressible wind-resistant material that is designed to slip on easily over operational gear. The clothing is a utility layer that is oversized to accommodate low profile gear and rapid movements over awkward terrain. Overwhite fabric should blend with snow and ice; mixed landscapes.

3.5.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.5.2.1. Comprised of individual top and bottom

3.5.2.2. Technical Features:

3.5.2.2.1. Moisture-resistant outer face fabric

3.5.2.2.2. Snow-shedding

3.5.2.2.3. Breathable

3.5.2.2.4. Lightweight

3.5.2.2.5. Wind resistant

3.5.2.3. Construction:

3.5.2.3.1. Water repellant but durable and lightweight materials

3.5.2.4. Design:

3.5.2.4.1. Oversized knees and legs fit easily over boots/combat gear

3.5.2.5. Patterning:

3.5.2.5.1. Articulated patterning for unrestricted mobility

3.5.2.5.2. Articulated knees

3.5.2.6. Pocket Configuration:

3.5.2.6.1. Internal stow pocket with attachment point

3.5.2.7. Zippers & Fly Configuration:

3.5.2.7.1. Zipper pulls covered in shrink-wrap tubing for easy grip

3.5.2.7.2. Side zippers for easy venting

3.5.2.8. Cuff & Sleeves Configuration:

3.5.2.8.1. Adjustable pant cuff drawcord

3.5.2.9. Waist & Belt Configuration:

3.5.2.9.1. Adjustable elastic waist drawcord

3.5.2.10. Attributes:

3.5.2.10.1. Material composition: 100% Nylon

3.5.2.10.2. Color: White

3.5.2.10.3. Type / Function: Windbreaker, Rain pants, Combat Trousers

3.6. Item 006: Overwhite backpack cover (Brand Name or Equivalent to: Wild Things Overwhite cover)

3.6.1. Description and Capabilities: backpack cover constructed of extremely lightweight and compressible wind-resistant material that is designed to slip on easily over operational gear. This item is designed to cover both the entire pack and a weapon being carried, or just the pack itself so that you can pull a gun from the scabbard.

Overwhite fabric should blend with snow and ice; mixed landscapes.

3.6.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.6.2.1. Technical Features:

3.6.2.1.1. Moisture-resistant outer face fabric

3.6.2.1.2. Snow-shedding

3.6.2.1.3. Breathable

3.6.2.1.4. Wind resistant

3.6.2.2. Construction:

3.6.2.2.1. Water repellant but durable and lightweight materials

3.6.2.3. Material composition: 100% High quality polyurethane-coated nylon

3.6.2.4. Color: White

3.6.2.5. Weight: 4 oz (approx.)

3.6.2.6. Minimum volume: 49L (3,000 CuIn) (approx.)

3.7. Item 007: Wool base layer top

3.7.1. Description and Capabilities: Base layer top that regulates body temperatures in all weather conditions

3.7.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics:

3.7.2.1. Merino wool

3.7.2.2. Minimum fabric weight: 250 grams-per-meter

3.7.2.3. Must be available in sizes ranging from Small to 2XL

3.8. Item 008: Wool base layer bottom

3.8.1. Description and Capabilities: Base layer bottom that regulates body temperatures in all weather conditions

3.8.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics:

3.8.2.1. Merino wool

3.8.2.2. Minimum fabric weight: 250 grams-per-meter

3.8.2.3. Must be available in sizes ranging from Small to 2XL

3.9. Item 009: Wool contact glove

3.9.1. Description and Capabilities: lightweight glove used for layering in winter conditions

3.9.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics

3.9.2.1. Merino Wool

3.10. Item 010: Extreme cold weather boot (Brand name or Equivalent to: Scarpa Phantom Tech)

3.10.1. Description and Capabilities: Synthetic waterproof mountaineering boot designed for winter mountaineering, ice climbing and mixed climbing.

3.10.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.10.2.1. Upper: PU (Polyurethane) Tek & S-Tech Fabric with HDry waterproof direct lamination membrane

3.10.2.2. Lining: Primaloft Silver

3.10.2.3. Sole: Vibram Precision Tech Roll / Mont

3.10.2.4. Midsole: 2D PU (Polyurethane)

3.10.2.5. Insole: Carbon Fiber and EVA (Ethylene vinyl acetate) with Aerogel

3.10.2.6. Weight: Maximum 26 oz per boot (approx.)

3.10.2.7. Waterproof zipper and integrated gaiter for all conditions

3.10.2.8. Automatic and semi-automatic crampon compatible

3.10.2.9. Must be available in men’s sizes 6 -14

3.11. Item 011: Balaclava, cold weather (Brand Name or Equivalent to: Cold Avenger Expedition Balaclava)

3.11.1. Description and Capabilities: Full face cover gear to protect head, face, nose and neck from cold. Should blocks wind and cold air reducing heat loss.

3.11.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics:

3.11.2.1. “Artic” colors (White/Grey/Silver/Black)

3.11.2.2. Material composition: wind pro fleece / resistant to the wind and snow

3.11.2.3. Protects face, head, and neck

3.12. Item 012: Trail snowshoe (Brand Name or Equivalent to: MSR Lightening Ascent)

3.12.1. Description and Capabilities: Snowshoes designed with steel traction rails and brake bars which are molded directly into the snowshoe deck to provide secure and lasting grip. Freeze proof, convenient and glove friendly bindings that provide accommodations to a wide range of footwear. Built with the ability to add on flotation tails.

3.12.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.12.2.1. Color: Gray/Black

3.12.2.2. Max Weight per pair: 4 lbs 15 oz (approx.)

3.12.2.3. Minimum Length: 30” (approx.)

3.12.2.4. Binding must be compatible with extreme cold weather boot (sect. 3.10)

3.12.2.5. Gait: Unisex/Normal width

3.12.2.6. Load: up to 280 lbs (approx.)

3.12.2.7. Shall come with modular flotation tail for additional weight capacity

3.12.2.7.1. Load w/tails: up to 300 lbs (approx.)

3.13. Item 013: Avalanche beacon (Brand Name or Equivalent to: Mammut Barryvox S)

3.13.1. Description and Capabilities: Electronic device worn on body to aide in quickly finding buried avalanche victims.

3.13.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics:

3.13.2.1. Ability to send and receive 457 khz radio signal

3.13.2.1.1. Minimum receiving range of 50m

3.13.2.2. Wearable harness

3.13.2.3. Impact-resistant

3.14. Item 014: Snow probe (Brand Name or Equivalent to: Black Diamond Quickdraw Tour Probe 320)

3.14.1. Description and Capabilities: Resembling a collapsible pole for erecting a tent, an avalanche probe is what rescuers use to search for someone beneath the snow.

3.14.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.14.2.1. Snaps solidly into place with a secure locking mechanism

3.14.2.2. Comes with carrying sack

3.14.2.3. Non-slip grip

3.14.2.4. Oversized, durable alloy tip

3.14.2.5. High-visibility 1 cm markings

3.14.2.6. Carbon Fiber made to provide durability and light weight

3.14.2.7. Weight NTE 15 oz (approx.)

3.14.2.8. Min Length: 124 in (315 cm) (approx.)

3.15. Item 015: Shovel system, fixed length (Brand name or equivalent to: Black Diamond Evac Shovel)

3.15.1. Description and Capabilities: Extendable, removable shaft with anodized blade (rust resistant)

3.15.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.15.2.1. Blade Volume: at least 1.14 L for rapid snow movement (approx.)

3.15.2.2. Weight: NTE 2lbs (approx.)

3.15.2.3. Length: collapsed no more than 25”, expanded no less than 30” (approx.)

3.16. Item 016: Alpine climbing axe (Brand name or equivalent to: Petzl Summit Evo)

3.16.1. Description and Capabilities: Multi-purpose hiking and climbing tool used by mountaineers in both the ascent and descent of routes that involve frozen conditions with snow or ice.

3.16.2. Specification / Salient Characteristics:

3.16.2.1. High-quality aluminum shaft (7075 aluminum, used in aeronautics), with anodized finish for excellent protection

3.16.2.2. Stainless steel head and pick in hot-forged steel, ensuring solid anchoring:

3.16.2.3. CE, UIAA Certified

3.16.2.4. Minimum length: 21” (55cm) (approx.)

3.16.2.5. Max weight (without attachments): 15oz (approx.)

3.17. Item 017: Crampons (Brand name or equivalent to: Petzl Sarken)

3.17.1. Description and Capabilities: Traction device that is attached to footwear to improve mobility on snow and ice during ice climbing. Used for secure travel in technical mountaineering conditions on snow and ice, such as crossing glaciers, snowfields and icefields, ascending snow slopes, and scaling ice-covered rock.

3.17.2. Specification / Salient Characteristics:

3.17.2.1. Minimum ten-point

3.17.2.2. Front point: Fixed horizontal

3.17.2.3. Semi rigid construction

3.17.2.4. Binding must be compatible with extreme cold weather boot (sect. 3.10)

3.18. Item 018: Ski boots (Brand name or equivalent: Scarpa Mastrale RS)

3.18.1. Description and Capabilities: Alpine touring boots designed for both downhill skiing and uphill travel.

Designed with a rigid, supportive ski mode, with a "walk" mode that unlocks the spine of the boot to let your ankle and lower leg flex forward and back for walking uphill.

3.18.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.18.2.1. Color: Neutral or shall not be “bright” as to bring undue attention

3.18.2.2. Weight per pair: NTE 3.5 lbs (approx.)

3.18.2.3. Min range of motion: 55 degrees (approx.)

3.18.2.4. Min Forward Lean: 15 degrees (approx.)

3.18.2.5. Alpine touring (AT) binding system

3.18.2.6. Ski / walk mode: speed lock plus

3.18.2.7. Footwear Size Range: 6-14 (mens)

3.19. Item 019: Skis with bindings (Brand Name or Equivalent to: DPS Pagoda 106 Tour C2 Ski with Fritschi Tecton 12 bindings)

3.19.1. Description and Capabilities: Versatile touring skis that combine lightweight core profile that combines the strength of carbon with the flex and dampness of ash, paulownia and foam, creating balance of touring efficiency and downhill stability

3.19.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics: Bindings:

3.19.2.1. Alpine heel with Power Rail

3.19.2.2. Defined lateral release in the toe with DIN setting and 13mm of elasticity works in both ski and walk mode for skiing and avalanche safety

3.19.2.3. Frontal release at the heel with 9mm of elasticity

3.19.2.4. Improved step-in function for easy in-and-out

3.19.2.5. Easy switch toe

3.19.2.6. Static, heel-locking lever for added security and safety

3.19.2.7. Three level heel riser

3.19.2.8. Brakes included

3.19.2.9. Micro-adjustable width wings help compatibility with any model tech insert

3.19.2.10. Has mounting plate that can adjust to fit boot sizes from 8-14

3.19.3. Specifications / Salient Characteristics: Skis

3.19.3.1. Color: Neutral or shall not be “bright” as to bring undue attention

3.19.3.2. Rocker Type: Rocker / Camber / Rocker

3.19.3.3. Sidecut: C2 Chassis

3.19.3.4. Core: Ash / Paulownia / Aerospace Grade Foam Core

3.19.3.5. Sidewalls: One-Part Sidewall

3.19.3.6. Edges: Rockwell 48 Steel Edges

3.19.3.7. Width minimum 106mm (approx.)

3.19.3.8. Must be available in lengths 61 in (155cm) 67 in (171cm) and 72 in (184cm) (approx.)

3.19.3.9. Laminates: Pure Prepreg Carbon Laminate with Proprietary Damping Additives

Textured Polyamide Topsheet

3.20. Item 020: Ski poles (Brand Name or Equivalent to: Black Diamond Razor Carbon Pro Ski Poles)

3.20.1. Description and Capabilities: Provide you with balance, help you time your turns, help you hike, and move around the mountain

3.20.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics:

3.20.2.1. SwitchReleas breakaway technology

3.20.2.2. FlickLock Pro adjustability featuring aluminum construction that’s lighter and easier to use

3.20.2.3. 14 mm aluminum upper with 12 mm carbon fiber lower

3.20.2.4. Touring grip with dual densite soft touch ruver

3.20.2.5. Breakaway technology in the touring strap with lockable release function for backcountry safety

3.20.2.6. Touring ring for touring functionality

3.20.2.7. Indexed ferrule for 3/4 basket compatibility

3.21. Item 021: Ski helmet (Brand name or equivalent: Team Wendy backcountry SAR helmet)

3.21.1. Description and Capabilities: A lightweight, alpine rated backcountry search and rescue helmet capable of mounting accessories.

3.21.2. Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

3.21.2.1. Color: Multi-cam alpine / gray

3.21.2.2. Weight: 1 – 2 lbs (approx.)

3.21.2.3. Sizes: S / M 20 – 23 in (52 – 57cm), L 23 – 25 in (57 – 62cm), XL 25 – 26 in (62 – 65cm)

(approx.)

3.21.2.4. Impact rating: ASTM F2040-18 / BS EN 1077:2007 Class B

3.21.2.5. Additional features:

3.21.2.5.1. Removable ear covers to support thermal regulation

3.21.2.5.2. Adjustable crown vents

3.21.2.5.3. Sports style retention system

3.21.2.5.4. Accessory rails capable of supporting communication system and light accessories

3.21.2.5.5. Fit system that allows for fit adjustment and quick release

3.21.2.5.6. Polycarbonate shroud capable of mounting cameras, headlamps, and NVG’s

3.22. Item 022: Ski goggle (Brand name or equivalent: Smith Optics 4D Mag with ChromaPop)

3.22.1. Description and Capabilities: Protect eyes from the elements, such as snow, wind, and harmful UV rays, while improving your vision so that you get to see the mountain as well as possible.

3.22.2. Specifications and salient characteristics:

3.22.2.1. Two Lenses (Bright light and Low light) for different environments:

3.22.2.1.1. Lenses shall be easily interchangeable to the frame

3.22.2.1.2. Lenses shall be contrast-enhancing

3.22.2.1.3. Lenses shall have wide-angle view field, enhancing periphery

3.22.2.2. Hard case for storage

3.22.2.3. Adjustable strap system

3.22.2.4. Interior fog-prevention measures:

3.22.2.4.1. Moisture-wicking foam

3.22.2.4.2. ventilation system

3.23. Item 023: Ski skin (Brand name or equivalent: Pomoca climb pro s glide climbing skins)

3.23.1. Description and Capabilities: Strips that attach to the bottom of alpine touring skis to help while ascending backcountry slopes. Designed to let the ski move forward on snow, not backwards.

3.23.2. Specifications and salient characteristics:

3.23.2.1. Width: 4 in (110 mm) (approx.)

3.23.2.2. Length: 7 in (170 mm) (approx.)

3.23.2.3. Weight: .5 lb (252g) (approx.)

3.23.2.4. Can be cut to a specific ski

3.23.2.5. Self-adhesive skin

3.23.2.6. Adjustable loop can be fixed to any type of ski

3.24. Item 024: Carbon whippet pole (Brand name or equivalent: Black diamond whippet pole)

3.24.1. Description and Capabilities: Ski pole with an ice pick-like attachment that can be used to self-arrest on steep snow slopes.

3.24.2. Specifications and salient characteristics:

3.24.2.1. ClickLock Dial

3.24.2.2. FlickLock Pro adjustability

3.24.2.3. Removable steel pick

3.24.2.4. Grip insert for ski mode

3.24.2.5. Carbon lower, aluminum upper

3.24.2.6. Indexed ¾ powder basket

3.25. Item 025; Touring harness (Brand name or equivalent: Mammut Zephir)

3.25.1. Description and Capabilities: Durable harness designed for glacier travel and ski touring, capable of being worn while wearing skis, crampons, or snowshoes.

3.25.2. Specifications and salient characteristics:

3.25.2.1. Weight: .4 lb (215g) (approx.)

3.25.2.2. Cut Basic

3.25.2.3. Functional drop-seat buckle

3.25.2.4. Click-buckle for ideal handling of hip belt and leg loops

3.25.2.5. Can be put on without taking off crampons or skis

3.25.2.6. Attachments for 4 ice screw carabiners

3.25.2.7. 2 gear loops

3.26. Item 026: Ski ruck sack (Brand name or equivalent: Mountain Hardwear AMG 105 or North Face Prophet 100 )

3.26.1. Description and Capabilities: Ski ruck sack capable of handling heavy loads over long distances capable of carrying alpine specific equipment for multiple day/week evolutions that can be worn safely and comfortably.

3.26.2. Specifications and salient characteristics:

3.26.2.1. Multi-density, highly padded hip belt and shoulder straps engineered to carry the heaviest loads in comfort

3.26.2.2. Light and strong 7000 series aluminum frame supports heavy loads

3.26.2.3. Durable 840D carbonate coated nylon base with stand-up design for easy loading

3.26.2.4. Multiple lash points and long, full-wrap compression webbing secure overloads while effectively reducing volume as needed to keep any size load stable

3.26.2.5. Adjustable tool carry system

3.26.2.6. Full floating lid with two secure zip pockets plus internal secure zip pocket with key clip

3.26.2.7. Expandable deep side pockets easily secure alpine essentials like tent poles, pickets, wands, water bottles or even a small shovel

3.26.2.8. Easy access, oversized front stash pocket easily fits crampons and other quick access items

3.26.2.9. Hydration reservoir compatible

3.26.2.10. A-frame and diagonal ski carry

3.26.2.11. Front panel daisy chain with center grab handle

3.26.2.12. Rope carry or center load compression strap

3.26.2.13. Sternum strap with whistle buckle

3.26.2.14. Capacity 100L-110L (approx.)

3.26.2.15. Color: Neutral or shall not be “bright” as to bring undue attention

3.26.2.16. Large zippered front pocket stores avalanche tools and more, maintaining usable volume even when main compartment is full

3.26.2.17. Reinforced webbing haul loops on hip belt for pulling sleds

3.27. Item 027: 4-man tent (Brand name or equivalent: Hilleberg Nallo 4)

3.27.1. Description and capabilities: Tent utilizing nylon fabric to seal in warmth and prevent drafts and drifting snow from seeping into the interior cocoon. Uses stiffer materials, and single poles to create A-frame shapes to discourage snow loading, sagging, flapping, and bending in the wind.

3.27.2. Specifications / Salient Characteristics:

3.27.2.1. Color: Neutral or shall not be “bright” as to bring undue attention

3.27.2.2. Min Capacity: four-man

3.27.2.3. Nylon fabric composition

3.27.2.4. Single-pole construction

3.27.2.5. Maximum Packed weight: 6.25 lbs (approx.)

3.27.2.6. Water-resistant outer material (Comparable to Kerlon 1200)

3.27.2.7. Minimum height: 42” (approx.)

3.28. Quantity:

DESCRIPTION U/I QTY

ARCTIC SLEEPING BAG EA 133

SKI BAG EA 133

ARCTIC GROUND PAD EA 133

SOULO TENT EA 133

OVERWHITE TOP / BOTTOM EA 133

OVERWHITE PACKCOVER EA 133

WOOL BASE LAYER TOP EA 133

WOOL BASE LAYER BOTTOM EA 133

WOOL CONTACT GLOVES EA 133

BOOT, EXTREME COLD WEATHER EA 133

BALACLAVA, COLD WEATHER EA 133

SNOWSHOE EA 133

SNOW SHOE TAIL EA 133

AVALANCHE BEACON EA 133

SNOW PROBE EA 133

SHOVEL SYSTEM FIXED LENGTH EA 133

ALPINE CLIMBING AXE EA 133

CRAMPONS EA 133

SKI BOOT EA 133

SKIS W/ BINDINGS EA 133

SKI POLES EA 133

TEAM WENDY BUMP HELMET EA 133

SKI GOGGLES EA 133

SKI SKIN EA 133

WHIPPET ICE/SKI POLE EA 133

TOURING HARNESS EA 133

SKI RUCK SACK EA 133

4-MAN TENT EA 133

4. DELIVERY INFORMATION

4.1. Required delivery date: 60 days after award

4.2. Delivery POC Name: To be provided at time of award.

4.3. Delivery address and Special Instructions: Items shall be delivered in two different bundles, one for SEAL Team 2 and one for SEAL Team 8. Each bundle shall contain QTY 81 of each item.

Delivery Address:

For SEAL Team 2:

NSWG2 ATTN: ST2 N4

1807 Cove Rd. bldg. 3888 Virginia Beach, VA 23459

For SEAL Team 8:

NSWG2 ATTN: ST8 N4

1807 Cove Rd. bldg. 3888 Virginia Beach, VA 23459

5. SECURITY

5.1. N/A

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE

6.1. The Government reserves the right to perform inspections and surveillance to evaluate the Contractor’s compliance to the contract terms to include proper delivery of quantity and type of goods. The Government will make every effort to ensure that the surveillance methods used are conducted in an objective, fair, and consistent manner.