BREACHING_TECHNICAL_REQUIREMENTS.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

REQUEST FOR QUOTE || STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

12 GAUGE 100% LEAD FREE FRANGIBLE PROJECTILE BREACHING AMMUNITION

WITH 100% LEAD FREE OR REDUCED LEAD FREE PRIMER

JULY 31, 2019

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A.1.1 Ammunition shall conform to all dimensional specifications and performance standards recommended by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc.

(SAAMI).

The FBI reserves the right to require more stringent specifications than those set forth by the SAAMI to meet the specific needs of the FBI.

A.1.2 Ammunition shall consist of production ammunition manufactured by the contractor.

A.1.3 No component of the round shall have been used previously. Reloaded ammunition is prohibited.

A.1.4 Contractor shall be capable of manufacturing the entire quantity of ammunition at the contractor’s manufacturing facility within the required time frames. The contractor may purchase components for the cartridge from other sources, but the contractor shall be the primary manufacturer of the ammunition. The contractor must not use or employ any subcontractors without the prior written approval of the FBI.

A.1.5 Contractor shall provide annual proof of liability insurance for a minimum amount of

$1,000,000 (United States Dollars).

A.1.6 Contractor shall be capable of conducting continuous in-house quality control testing to ensure chamber pressures and velocities are maintained in accordance with the recommended specifications of the SAAMI, and/or this specification, if applicable.

Further, the vendor must possess the capability of conducting failure analysis on any cartridge or component returned by the FBI which does not function as designed or that exhibits signs of an obvious anomaly. Findings of failure analysis will be reported to the FBI in writing, within 5 business days, concerning the findings and remedial action taken by the vendor to correct the defect, if warranted.

A.1.7 The contractor shall not make any alterations to the ammunition design or components, including powder, primer, cartridge case, projectile, or suppliers thereof, without prior notification, and written approval by the COR.

B.1 CARTRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS

B.1.1 Projectile Weight

Frangible – The frangible projectile shall not weigh less than 20 grams, nor shall it exceed 50 grams.

B.1.2 Projectile Design

If any type of surface coating is applied to the projectile, it shall not wear off or transfer under normal handling and/or storage (e.g., inside a pocket, etc.).

The fired projectile shall not penetrate currently issued FBI body armor. Current issued FBI body armor is Point Blank Alpha Elite (AXIIIA), level III-A.

The manufacturer shall certify and warrant that the projectile design is compatible with all listed FBI 12 gauge shotguns (see Section C.1.1 for a list of the weapons) and will not cause abnormal wear or damage to any components of these weapons.

The projectiles shall not leave remnants of the frangible material in the shotgun when fired which interfere with the cycle of operation.

Frangible – The Frangible projectile shall contain 0% lead. It shall break apart when impacting hollow core doors and light metal clad doors with a minimum thickness of 1/8” on the light metal clad doors. It should not produce splash back sufficient to perforate .10” corrugated cardboard, at a distance of 24” from impact.

B.1.3 Projectile Accuracy Characteristics – Test Barrel

The projectile should yield accuracy characteristics not to exceed an 8” average from one 3-shot group, center to center, at 5 yards.

B.1.4 Cartridge Case

The cartridge case shall bear the manufacturer’s name (abbreviations are acceptable) and the caliber of the round. The year of manufacture or a code to indicate the year of manufacture is required1.

The cartridge case mouth and primer shall be sealed to prevent the entrance of moisture, which could alter the performance of components in various environmental conditions.

The sealant(s) should not interfere with the cycle of operation in the shotgun.

The cartridge case shall not rupture or split when fired in high quality firearms (see Section C.5.1), absent circumstances beyond the vendor’s control, such as those caused by the shooter or a defective weapon.

The cartridge case head shall be of sufficient hardness to prevent the incidence of a blown primer when fired in previously referenced firearms.

1 Test samples submitted for this RFQ are not required to have this information on the headstamp; however, the requirement will not be waived if the vendor’s sample is selected for an award.

B.1.5 Primer

For all cartridge types the primer shall be non-corrosive. Vendors shall ensure the primers remain securely in place in the primer pocket during the entire cycle of operation.

Frangible – SHALL be 100% lead-free or close to lead free as possible

B.1.6 Propellant

It is required that the propellant be clean burning and not leave substantial fouling or powder residue in the firearm or on the floor in front of the shooter. This is equally applicable to the frangible ammunition submissions.

C.1 FUNCTIONING AND AMMUNITION DEFECTS

C.1.1 Ammunition must function2 in the following firearms in the FBI inventory or weapons authorized for personally owned carry. These weapons are:

Remington 870 with 10” Barrel Remington 870 with 14.5” Barrel Saiga semi automatic with 8” Barrel Saiga semi automatic with 11” Barrel

C.1.2 Allowable ammunition failure rates are:

Frangible – No more than four (4) ammunition related failures per 100 round sample of frangible ammunition will be considered acceptable for the duration of the contact.

Ammunition-related failures shall not include failures which are shooter induced, caused by an improperly maintained weapon, and/or caused by a weapon defect.

C.1.3 Ammunition-related failures may occur at any point in the cycle of operation or while engaging in normal training and/or operational activities.

2 Functioning is defined as feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extracting, ejecting, and cocking. This is also referred to as the”cycle of operation.”

C.1.4 Ammunition specific-defects include, but are not limited to:

a) Deformed case

b) Inverted primer or projectile

c) Inert or defective primer

d) Squib load

e) Inconsistent powder charge

f) An excessive residue build up in the weapon

g) Excessive primer or projectile sealant (e.g., capable of causing fouling)

h) Cartridge not within recommended specifications of the SAAMI

i) Blown primer (excluding those caused by something other than ammunition)

C.1.5 In the event that an ammunition-related failure or an ammunition specific defect is encountered which exceeds the failure/defect rate established herein, the Government reserves the right to have the entire affected Lot/Day Code replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

C.1.6 Ammunition shall not result in visible damage to FBI firearms through normal law enforcement usage. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the replacement of damaged firearms and/or parts.

D.1 PACKAGING AND IDENTIFICATION

D.1.1 Ammunition shall have a minimum guaranteed shelf life of five (5) years from date of delivery.

D.1.2 Contractor shall be capable of tracking multiple ammunition lots sold and shipped under the contract in the event of a recall. Upon request, the contractor shall supply this information to the COR for warranty purposes.

D.1.3 Ammunition shall be contained in boxes of 25 rounds per carton and cases of 100 rounds. The 25 round cartons and 100 round cases shall reflect the following information unless otherwise specified:

a) Manufacturer name

b) Caliber of the round

c) Bullet weight and design

d) Lot number

e) Product number or code

f) Purpose:

i) TRAINING FRANGIBLE/BREACHING

E.1 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

E.1.1 Contractor shall provide specific information on Quality Control measures applied to all ammunition acquired under contract. Any revisions shall be forwarded to the COR within 5 calendar days of the effective date.

E.1.2 Ammunition which fails any portion of Contractor’s Quality Control testing shall be rejected and not shipped. No further attempts shall be made to correct or otherwise remediate ammunition which has failed any portion of the testing, for purposes of delivery under this contract.

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SECTION F - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES

F.1 QUOTATION PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: VOLUME #1 TECHNICAL DECRIPTION

The technical portion of the quotation shall consist of the vendor’s approach in accomplishing the program objectives stated in the Statement of Work. At a minimum, the vendor shall discuss and/or provide verification of the following items:

� Company background (i.e., capability to fulfill requirement)

� List of key personnel and expertise

� Information on innovative technology (cartridge design and/or production capability)

� List of prior experience in manufacturing a similar product of this size, scope, and complexity

� List of previous contracts within the last three (3) years, not to exceed five examples

� Description of facility

� Certification that the ammunition is manufactured at the vendor’s facility

� Copy of liability insurance

� Evidence of financial stability

� Data sheets and detailed drawings of the product

� Warranties

� Identification of the case quantities being offered (i.e., 100 rounds per case)

SECTION G – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

G.1 52.212-2 EVALUTATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Technical

Past Performance

Price

Technical is more important than past performance; past performance is more important than price; when combined, technical and past performance are significantly more important than price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

G.2 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interest, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Provision)

G.3 Evaluation Criteria

G.3.1 Evaluation of Price

The totals entered in the Offeror’s Price Matrix shall be the basis of evaluation. The Government prefers all lines items be offered; however, the Government will accept an offer for one, or more, of the required items. An offer that does not include all line items shall clearly be marked on the price matrix with “no bid” for those line items. Line items left blank may be viewed as "Non Responsive." Any quoted line item that does not offer a price for the base and four option periods may not be eligible for an award. An offeror who does not offer reasonable pricing for required items will not advance on to Phase I of the technical evaluation.

G.3.2 Past Performance

The Government may assess offeror-supplied information as well as Government supplied information. Specifically, the Government will evaluate performance under other contracts of similar size and scope including adherence to contract terms and conditions, professionalism and customer satisfaction. If an offeror does not have past performance information they shall receive a “neutral” rating. An offeror who does not demonstrate satisfactory past performance will not advance onto Phase I of the technical evaluation.

G.3.3 Quotations and Samples

VENDORS ARE ADVISED TO CLOSELY READ THE INFORMATION SET FORTH BELOW PRIOR TO

PREPARATION OF A QUOTATION.

The Quotation and Samples shall be evaluated to determine whether the vendor has the capability to satisfy the requirements as described in the solicitation.

Evaluations will consist of a two phase process (Phase I and Phase II). Any requested documentation that is not included with the original submission may disqualify the manufacturer from further consideration.

PHASE I

Review of the Vendor’s Quotation Physical Inspection for SAAMI Compliance

PHASE II

Phase II shall consist of Tactical Section’s Breaching Performance Evaluations in conjunction with Functional Reliability Evaluation.

Ammunition Samples Required

Each Offeror is required to supply 100 rounds per submission which will encompass both Phase I and Phase II evaluations. Each submission will be from a single LOT/DAY CODE.

Government requires all ammunition submitted in response to this solicitation be produced on the commercial production equipment which would be used to produce future ammunition orders, if awarded a contract.

FBI test data of the awarded service submission(s) will be placed into the standard FBI ammunition test database and disseminated according to current dissemination rules.

G.3.4 PHASE I

Phase I shall consist of a review of the written quotation and SAAMI compliance. The following pass or fail methodology will be used and illustrates to what degree the Offeror’s quotation and samples meet the evaluation criteria:

1. Quotation – (Pass/Fail)

Data must be complete and presented in the format specified under Section F.1.

2. SAAMI Compliance to Dimensional Specifications – (Pass/Fail)

Ammunition samples will be inspected for compliance with dimensional specifications in accordance with the recommended specifications of SAAMI. This will be done by randomly selecting 10 cartridges and physically inspecting them for compliance. If any of the randomly selected 10 cartridges is found to be out of SAAMI specification, the quotation submitted will be eliminated from further consideration.

Ammunition related defects include, but are not limited to:

a. Deformed case

b. Inverted primer or bullet

c. Inert or defective primer

d. Squib load

e. Inconsistent bullet seating depth

f. Inconsistent powder charge

g. An excessive residue build up in the weapon

h. Excessive primer or bullet sealant

i. Cartridge not within SAAMI specifications

j. Blown primer (excluding weapon induced failures)

(END PHASE I EVALUATIONS)

Upon completion of Phase I evaluations, all submissions that successfully pass all aspects of the technical portion, demonstrate satisfactory past performance, and offer reasonable pricing will advance.

G.3.5 PHASE II

Phase II shall consist of Tactical Section’s Breaching Performance Evaluations in conjunction with Functional Reliability Evaluation. A pass or fail methodology will be used with all of the factors. Any sample which fails to meet all requirements listed in the pass or fail factors will be eliminated from further consideration.

1. Defeat of a 16 gauge inward opening metal door (Pass/Fail)

Four rounds maximum to defeat a standard locking mechanism and dead bolt on an inward opening 16 gauge metal door.

2. Defeat of a 16 gauge reverse opening metal door (Pass/Fail)

Five rounds maximum to defeat a standard locking mechanism and dead bolt on a reverse opening 16 gauge metal door.

3. Defeat of a light metal clad inward opening door (Pass/Fail)

Three rounds maximum to defeat a standard locking mechanism and dead bolt on an inward opening light metal clad door.

4. Defeat of a light metal clad reverse opening door (Pass/Fail)

Four rounds maximum to defeat a standard locking mechanism and dead bolt on a reverse opening light metal clad door.

5. Defeat of a solid core inward opening wood door (Pass/Fail)

Two rounds maximum to defeat a standard locking mechanism and dead bolt on an inward opening solid core wood door.

6. Defeat of solid core reverse opening wood door (Pass/Fail) Three rounds maximum to defeat a standard locking mechanism and dead bolt on a reverse opening solid core wood door.

7. Body Armor Penetration (Pass/Fail)

One (1) round will be fired into FBI level III-A body armor (Point Blank Alpha Elite level IIIA) using a semiautomatic 12 gauge shotgun. The body armor will be secured to a validated FBI Q paper target in a stand with the muzzle of the weapon touching the body armor such that the projectile impact is 90 degrees to the armor. Any penetration of the projectile, or a portion of the projectile, onto the Q target will constitute a failure.

8. Frangibility – Hollow Core Wood Door (Pass/Fail)

One (1) round will be fired into a hollow core wood door. It shall break apart when impacting hollow core doors with a minimum thickness of 1/8”. It should not produce frag sufficient to perforate .10” corrugated cardboard, at a distance of 36” from impact.

A validated FBI Q target will be placed 36” away and parallel to the door. Any penetration of the projectile, or a portion of the projectile, onto the Q target will constitute a failure.

9. Frangibility – Light Metal Clad Door (Pass/Fail)

One (1) round will be fired into a light metal clad door. It shall break apart when impacting light metal clad doors with a minimum thickness of 1/8”. It should not produce frag sufficient to perforate .10” corrugated cardboard, at a distance of 36” from impact.

A validated FBI Q target will be placed 36” away and parallel to the door. Any penetration of the projectile, or a portion of the projectile, onto the Q target will constitute a failure.

10. Functional Reliability (Pass/Fail)

Ammunition will be fired through a sampling of FBI shotguns for the purpose of evaluating the functional reliability of submitted sample ammunition. The weapons used for the functional reliability testing shall consist of the following are the same as listed in Section C.5.1.

Functional reliability testing will commence with an inspected, cleaned, and lubricated firearm. Functional reliability testing will start in conjunction with Tactical Section’s Breaching Performance Evaluations.

One hundred rounds will be fired in combination with the Breaching Performance Evaluation.

Any more than one malfunction out of the one hundred rounds will constitute a failure.

Malfunctions induced by the shooter or which are caused by a weapon failure or defect shall not constitute an "ammunition related malfunction/defect" for purposes of this evaluation.

Malfunctions which have an indeterminate cause will not constitute an "ammunition related malfunction/defect" for purposes of this evaluation.

Ammunition-related malfunctions can include, but are not limited to:

a. Failure to feed

b. Failure to chamber

c. Failure to lock

d. Failure to unlock

f. Failure to extract

g. Failure to eject

h. Failure to cock

11. Antifouling Properties (Pass/Fail)

The 12 gauge round must provide antifouling properties that support high rates of fire from a semi-automatic shotgun.

One hundred rounds will be fired in combination with the Breaching Performance Evaluation.

Any more than one cycling malfunction out of the one hundred rounds will constitute a failure.

The FBI has observed in testing some samples which demonstrate a high number of “undetermined stoppages.” The FBI may use these undetermined stoppages as a consideration in the best value determination.

Factor Frangible 1 - Defeat of a 16 gauge inward opening metal door Pass/Fail

2 - Defeat of a 16 gauge reverse opening metal door Pass/Fail 3 - Defeat of a light metal clad inward opening door Pass/Fail 4 - Defeat of a light metal clad reverse opening door Pass/Fail 5 - Defeat of a solid core inward opening wood door Pass/Fail 6 – Defeat of solid core reverse opening wood door Pass/Fail 7 – Body Armor Penetration Pass/Fail 8 - Frangibility – hollow core wood door Pass/Fail 9 – Frangibility – light metal clad door Pass/Fail 10 -Functional Reliability Pass/Fail 11- Antifouling Properties Pass/Fail

(End Phase II Evaluations)

Upon completion of Phase II, the Government will reassess price in order to determine which Vendor(s) submission demonstrates lowest price, technically acceptable to the Government.