Attachment A MK-2 OC Salient Characteristic Final.pdf

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Physical Techniques Division (PTD)

MK-2 “Narrow” Live OC and Inert OC Training Units Brand Name or Equal Salient Characteristics

1. Requirement The contractor shall provide MK-2 “Narrow” Live OC and Inert OC Training Units, or Equal, for use by the Physical Techniques Division (PTD) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Glynco campus.

The products will support law enforcement training requirements requiring live OC formulation and inert OC training formulation in MK-2 “Narrow” flip-top aerosol units with fog delivery and 30g fill weight.

This is a Brand Name or Equal requirement. Equal products are acceptable if they meet or exceed all salient characteristics identified in this document.

Only new products are acceptable. Used, expired, damaged, previously issued, previously fielded, refurbished, reconditioned, remanufactured, demonstrator, or previously used products are not acceptable.

2. Brand Name or Equal The Government identifies MK-2 “Narrow” Live OC and Inert OC Training Units, or Equal, as the brand name reference items. The reference items are used to describe the minimum requirements of the Government and do not restrict competition.

Offerors may quote the brand name reference items or equal products. Any offered equal product shall meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed below.

Offerors proposing an equal product shall provide sufficient technical documentation with their quote to demonstrate that the offered product meets or exceeds each salient characteristic.

Offerors proposing an equal product shall clearly identify the manufacturer, brand name, model number, part number, stock number, formulation, delivery method, fill weight, canister material, dimensions, labeling, markings, and configuration of each proposed product.

3. Quantity CLIN Description Quantity 0001 MK-2 “Narrow” unit, Flip Top, 1.25% TC, Fog Delivery, 30g fill weight, or Equal 1,700 Each

0002 MK-2 “Narrow” unit, Flip Top, 0.00% INERT TC, Fog Delivery, 30g fill weight, or Equal

6,000 Each

4. Minimum Salient Characteristics The offered MK-2 “Narrow” Live OC and Inert OC Training Units shall meet or exceed the following minimum characteristics:

A. Product Type and Configuration

a) Product shall be an MK-2 “Narrow” aerosol unit, or equal size/configuration.

b) Product shall have a flip-top actuator/safety top.

c) Product shall have a high-intensity fog delivery system.

d) Product shall have a 1 oz / 30 grams fill weight.

e) Product shall be supplied in a seamless aluminum canister.

f) Product shall be suitable for law enforcement training use.

g) Product shall be new only. Used, expired, damaged, previously issued, previously fielded, refurbished, reconditioned, remanufactured, demonstrator, or previously used products are not acceptable.

B. Live OC Formulation, CLIN 0001

The Live OC unit shall meet or exceed the following minimum characteristics:

a) Product shall be a Live OC formulation.

b) Product shall contain 1.25% Total Capsaicinoids (TC), or a formulation that does not exceed 1.25% TC.

c) Product shall be an MK-2 “Narrow” unit, or equal size/configuration.

d) Product shall have a flip-top actuator/safety top.

e) Product shall have a high-intensity fog delivery system.

f) Product shall have a 1 oz / 30 grams fill weight.

g) Product shall have container dimensions of approximately 10.40 cm height by 3.48 cm width.

h) Product shall be supplied in a seamless aluminum canister.

i) Product shall be clearly marked “Live” on the outside label of the container.

j) Product label shall include date of manufacture.

k) Product label shall include date of expiration.

l) Product label shall include stock number.

m) Product label shall include individualized serial number.

C. Inert OC Formulation, CLIN 0002

a) The Inert OC Training unit shall meet or exceed the following minimum characteristics:

b) Product shall be an Inert OC training formulation.

c) Product shall contain 0.00% Total Capsaicinoids (TC).

d) Product shall be an MK-2 “Narrow” unit, or equal size/configuration.

e) Product shall have a flip-top actuator/safety top.

f) Product shall have a high-intensity fog delivery system.

g) Product shall have a 1 oz / 30 grams fill weight.

h) Product shall have container dimensions of approximately 10.40 cm height by 3.48 cm width.

i) Product shall be supplied in a seamless aluminum canister.

j) Product label shall include stock number.

D. Size, Dimensions, and Fill Weight

a) Product shall be 1 oz / 30 grams fill weight.

b) Product shall have container dimensions of approximately 10.40 cm height by 3.48 cm width.

c) Product shall be an MK-2 “Narrow” configuration, or equal size/configuration.

d) Offeror shall identify the offered product size, dimensions, fill weight, and configuration in its quote or supporting documentation.

Required product configuration and quantities are listed below:

CLIN Configuration Fill Weight

Approximate Dimensions

Quantity

0001 MK-2 “Narrow” Live OC, Flip Top, Fog Delivery

30g 10.40 cm H x 3.48 cm W

1,700 Each

0002 MK-2 “Narrow” Inert OC, Flip Top, Fog Delivery

30g 10.40 cm H x 3.48 cm W

6,000 Each

E. Labeling, Marking, and Packaging

1. All items shipped shall be marked with the contents name on the outside of each shipping box.

2. Live OC units shall be clearly marked “Live” on the outside label of each container.

3. Live OC units shall include date of manufacture.

4. Live OC units shall include date of expiration.

5. Live OC units shall include stock number.

6. Live OC units shall include individualized serial number.

7. Inert OC Training units shall include stock number.

8. Packaging shall be suitable to protect the products during shipment and delivery.

9. Offeror shall identify labeling, marking, and packaging methods in its quote or supporting documentation.

F. Product Documentation and Photos

Bidding suppliers must provide a detailed photo of each item listed in this requirement for review by PTD.

1. Offeror shall provide manufacturer product literature, specification sheet, or data sheet for each proposed item.

2. Offeror shall provide documentation confirming product formulation for each proposed item.

3. Offeror shall provide documentation confirming Total Capsaicinoid percentage for each proposed item.

4. Offeror shall provide documentation confirming fill weight.

5. Offeror shall provide documentation confirming delivery method.

6. Offeror shall provide documentation confirming flip-top actuator/safety top.

7. Offeror shall provide documentation confirming canister material.

8. Offeror shall provide documentation confirming product dimensions.

9. Offeror shall provide documentation confirming required labeling and markings.

10. Offeror shall provide Safety Data Sheet, if applicable.

11. Offeror shall provide warranty information, if applicable.

5. Delivery Requirements The contractor shall deliver the MK-2 “Narrow” Live OC and Inert OC Training Units new, complete, properly labeled, and ready for Government use.

Delivery shall be made in accordance with Attachment B, Submission Sheet, including the delivery location, delivery point of contact, required delivery period, and any special delivery instructions identified by the Government.

The Government requests delivery within 45 calendar days after receipt of order, ARO. Offerors shall identify their proposed delivery timeframe in Attachment B, Submission Sheet.

Delivery shall be FOB Destination, if required by the solicitation or order.

All items must be stored in a fireproof bunker/locker and controlled for issue after receipt by the Government.

6. Documentation Requirements The contractor shall provide, at minimum:

1. Manufacturer product literature or data sheet for each proposed item.

2. Detailed photo of each proposed item.

3. Documentation identifying the manufacturer, brand name, model number, part number, stock number, and configuration of each offered product.

4. Documentation identifying Live OC or Inert OC formulation, as applicable.

5. Documentation confirming the Live OC formulation contains 1.25% Total Capsaicinoids, or does not exceed 1.25% TC.

6. Documentation confirming the Inert OC Training formulation contains 0.00% Total

Capsaicinoids.

7. Documentation identifying the product as MK-2 “Narrow,” or equal size/configuration.

8. Documentation identifying fill weight as 1 oz / 30 grams.

9. Documentation identifying container dimensions as approximately 10.40 cm height by

3.48 cm width.

10. Documentation identifying canister material as seamless aluminum.

11. Documentation identifying flip-top actuator/safety top.

12. Documentation identifying high-intensity fog delivery system.

13. Documentation identifying required container labels and markings.

14. Documentation confirming shipping boxes will be marked on the outside with the contents name.

15. Safety Data Sheet, if applicable.

16. Warranty information, if applicable.

17. Completed compliance checklist identifying how the offered product meets or exceeds each salient characteristic.

18. Completed Attachment B, Submission Sheet, if applicable to the solicitation package.

7. Warranty and Shelf Life The offered MK-2 “Narrow” Live OC and Inert OC Training Units shall include the manufacturer’s standard commercial warranty, if normally provided.

The contractor shall identify the warranty period, warranty coverage, shelf life, date of manufacture, and expiration date, if applicable, in its quote or in Attachment B, Submission Sheet.

For Live OC units, each container shall include the date of manufacture and date of expiration.

Expired products are not acceptable at time of delivery.

8. Inspection and Acceptance Inspection and acceptance shall occur at destination after delivery, unless otherwise stated in the solicitation or Attachment B, Submission Sheet.

The Government will verify that each delivered item is new and conforms to the salient characteristics and the contractor’s submitted technical documentation.

The Government may verify product labels, markings, packaging, quantities, condition, expiration dates, stock numbers, serial numbers, and delivery documentation.

Only new products are acceptable. Used, expired, damaged, previously issued, previously fielded, refurbished, reconditioned, remanufactured, demonstrator, or previously used products are not acceptable.

9. Offeror Submission Requirements for Equal Products If offering a product other than the brand name reference item, the offeror shall clearly identify the manufacturer, brand name, model number, part number, stock number, formulation, delivery method, fill weight, canister material, dimensions, labeling, markings, and configuration of each proposed product.

Offerors shall provide technical documentation showing how the offered product meets or exceeds each salient characteristic.

Offerors shall complete and submit the compliance checklist included in this document. The checklist shall identify the specific product literature, specification sheet, page number, Safety Data Sheet, certification, or document section where compliance is demonstrated.

Offerors shall also complete and submit Attachment B, Submission Sheet, if included with the solicitation package.

Failure to provide sufficient documentation, a completed checklist, or a completed Attachment B, if required, may result in the quote being determined technically unacceptable.

10. Evaluation Considerations The Government may evaluate quotes based on technical acceptability, price, delivery, and any other factors identified in the solicitation.

To be considered technically acceptable, the offered products must meet or exceed the salient characteristics stated in this document.

Equal products will be evaluated based on whether the submitted documentation demonstrates that the offered items meet or exceed the salient characteristics listed above.

Failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in the item being determined technically unacceptable.