Brand Name or Equal Justification 9mm Duty Ammunition.pdf
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This document contains a brand name justification and specifications for 9mm duty ammunition required by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The justification states that the Office of Law Enforcement transitioned to using 9mm duty handguns and selected Hornady 9mm Luger +P 135 grain FlexLock Critical Duty ammunition based on its ballistics being similar to the previously used .40 S&W duty ammunition. The ammunition meets or exceeds FBI testing protocols and provides superior barrier penetration performance. Key specifications of the Hornady ammunition are described including bullet design for no clogging and weight retention, nickel-plated case for low-light visibility, and temperature stable powder. The related federal contract opportunity is soliciting offers of the Hornady ammunition or equivalent for the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Brand Name or Equal Justification
9mm Luger Duty Ammunition
Brand Name
Hornady 9MM Luger +P 135 gr FlexLock Critical Duty
Justification: When the Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) transitioned to 9mm duty handguns (Glock 19 and Glock 26), research was conducted to find 9mm duty ammunition with similar handgun ballistics to the .40 S&W duty ammunition previously carried. OLE selected the Hornady 9mm Luger +P 135 gr FlexLock Critical Duty for duty carry, firearms training and quarterly qualification based on this ammunition having similar ballistics and for passing FBI testing protocol.
Designed to meet the needs of those who demand superior barrier penetration and prefer a full-size handgun for law enforcement duty carry. Critical Duty bullet delivers "barrier blind" performance when shot through common urban barriers. The FlexLock bullet incorporates two revolutionary Hornady features to deliver superior barrier penetration and consistent performance in FBI tactical handgun ammunition tests (FBI Protocol).
The patented Hornady Flex Tip design eliminates clogging and aids bullet expansion. A large mechanical jacket-to-core InterLock band works to keep the bullet and core from separating for maximum weight retention, excellent expansion, consistent penetration and terminal performance through all FBI test barriers. Bright nickel-plated cases simplify chamber checks in reduced light. Additionally, all Critical Duty ammunition is loaded with low flash propellant to help preserve night vision in low-light firing.
Equivalent
Minimum Specifications/Salient Characteristics –
Handgun Ballistics
Distance (YDS) Velocity (FPS) Energy (FT. LBS.)
Muzzle ≥ 1110 ≥ 369
50 ≥ 1035 ≥ 324
100 ≥ 980 ≥ 290
CARTRIDGE: 9mm Luger +P, meets or exceeds Federal Bureau of Investigation’s testing protocols. Made in the USA.
BULLET:
● ≥135 GRAIN
● Ballistic Coefficient: ≥ .195
● Sectional Density: ≥ .153
● No clog flexible polymer-tip with heavy duty jacket to core locking band designed to keep the bullet and core from separating for maximum weight retention and terminal performance through all FBI test barriers.
● Cannelured bullet with crimped case to ensure no bullet setback during feeding.
CORE: Made of high-antimony lead delivering controlled expansion for terminal performance consistency through all FBI test barriers.
CASE:
● Nickel-plated crimped case that resists corrosion and enhances low-light chamber checks.
● Waterproof sealant around the primer and the case mouth.
● Temperature stable powder with flash retardant.
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