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70B06C23R00000071 - MPWP

Attachment 1

Modular Precision Weapon Platform (MPWP)

Statement of Work (SOW)

RFP 70B06C23R00000071

1. BACKGROUND:

1.1. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a requirement for the procurement of a complete Modular Precision Weapon Platform (MPWP), multi-caliber rifle system, as well as all parts associated with the rifle system.

1.2. Relevant components within and outside of DHS may include but are not limited to the following listed in Table 1.2, below. This contract will be awarded and administered by CBP.

Table 1.2 Agencies and Abbreviations

DHS Component Abbreviation U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP US Secret Service USSS Immigration and Customs Enforcement

ICE

US Coast Guard USCG US Marshal Service USMS Other Federal Agencies TBD

2. SCOPE:

2.1. The intent of CBP is to contract for a MPWP, replacement parts, and armorer training. This Statement of Work (SOW) delineates the required performance and technical specifications for these items.

2.2. The contract shall provide a single rifle chassis platform that is capable of being configured in multiple calibers, multi-barrel lengths, and is reconfigurable in the field. All individual parts and components that make up these rifles shall be available as individual line items on the contract.

2.3. The current caliber requirement is for 6.5 Creedmoor and .308

Winchester, with the potential for future onboarding of additional calibers.

2.4. Schedule of Supplies shall include a comprehensive list of all parts that comprise each complete rifle.

2.5. Armorer training shall be included on an annual basis throughout the contract.

2.6. The Contractor shall provide additional administrative and logistical support, including but not limited to customer service support, shipping, and handling (FOB destination), and invoicing/payment support.

2.7. The Contractor shall provide manufacturer’s performance and technical specifications of all items required for submission. Specifications shall address all technical requirements listed within this document.

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

3.1. CBP Use of Force Policy, Guidelines and Procedures Handbook

(HB4500-01C).

3.2. Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing (ASTM E1444)

3.3. Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (SAAMI);

11 Mile Hill Rd., Newtown, Connecticut, 06470

4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

4.1. ACTION

4.1.1. MPWP shall be manual in operation.

4.1.2. Action shall support standard short action calibers, not limited to, but including, at a minimum, 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester.

4.1.3. Action shall provide a maximum bolt throw of 90°, with an optimal bolt throw of 60° (+/- 5°).

4.1.4. Action shall maintain smooth and consistent operation and have no degradation of operation throughout the life of the weapon.

4.1.5. Action shall have a one-piece Mil-STD 1913 picatinny rail on top of receiver at the 12 o’clock position with built-in 20 MOA (elevation) adjustment. An integral rail to the receiver is preferred, while a bolt-on rail is acceptable capable of mounting magnified optics. Rail shall retain mounted optics during configuration changes.

4.1.6. Action shall have Integral Recoil Lug.

4.1.7. Action shall have the bolt stop machined into the side of the action.

4.2. SAFETY

4.2.1. MPWP shall have a safety mechanism that prevents the weapon from firing when the trigger is depressed, and the safety is in the “safe” position.

4.2.2. Safety shall be easy to operate under all environmental conditions and operator dress.

4.2.3. A receiver or bolt mounted safety lever is allowed. Safety shall allow unloading of rifle while safety is in the safe position.

2 position safety (baseline) 3 position safety (optimal)

4.3. MAGAZINE

4.3.1. Magazines shall be detachable and available in multiple capacities. (5 and 10 rounds).

4.3.2. Magazine finish shall be the same color as the chassis or black.

Finish shall not interfere with the operation of the magazine or the weapon.

4.3.3. Magazine shall have a positive locking design that prevents the magazine from inadvertently tipping, canting, and falling free.

4.4. TRIGGER

4.4.1. MPWP shall be equipped with an adjustable trigger, with a minimum pull weight range of 2 lbs. to 6 lbs. Triggers shall be delivered with a trigger weight of 3.5 lbs. +/- .5 lbs.

4.4.2. MPWP trigger shall be capable of accommodating

interchangeable flat and/or curved trigger profiles with depot-level armory services.

4.4.3. MPWP shall be capable of accommodating aftermarket single stage and two-stage triggers with depot-level armory services.

4.5. BARREL(s)

4.5.1. The MPWP shall be capable of accommodating multiple length barrels.

4.5.2. Barrel shall be chambered to optimize accuracy.

4.5.3. Barrel shall meet Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) head space dimensions for the specified cartridges.

4.5.4. Barrel changes shall be able to be completed by end user in the field with minimal tools, required tool kit and bag shall be supplied with each MPWP.

4.5.5. Barrel changes in the field shall meet headspace requirements without the need to re-gauge.

4.5.6. Barrel shall be available in two lengths with the potential for future onboarding of additional lengths.

• One barrel (short) shall have a minimum length of 15.0” and a maximum length of 17.0”.

• One barrel (long) shall have a minimum length of 23.5” and a maximum length of 26.0”.

4.5.7. Barrel shall be of match grade quality.

4.5.8. Barrel shall be threaded (5/8 x 24 threads per inch (tpi)) to accommodate muzzle device.

4.5.9. Barrels shall be delivered with the Silencer Co ASR 7.62 Muzzle Brake or equal that accepts the Silencer Co suppressors, timed and installed.

4.5.10. Barrel Life:

4.5.10.1. .308 Winchester barrel shall have a minimum barrel life of 5,000 rounds and an optimal of 10,000 rounds.

4.5.10.2. 6.5 Creedmoor barrel shall have a minimum barrel life of 3,500 rounds and an optimal of 7,000 rounds.

4.5.11. Twist Rate(s):

4.5.11.1. .308 barrel(s) shall have a twist rate between: 1:9 and 1:11.

4.5.11.2. 6.5 Creedmoor barrel(s) shall have a twist rate between: 1:7 and 1:9.

4.6. CHASSIS

4.6.1. Modular stock/chassis shall be independent of the barrel (i.e., barrel shall be free floating at all times), equipped with an accessory mounting system (such as M-LOK, Key Mod, etc.) to accept removable accessory rail pieces, and a side folding stock to reduce profile during transport.

4.6.2. Chassis shall be adjustable in the areas below. A no tool quick adjust is preferred but adjustment with minimal field level tools is acceptable. If tools are required, tool kit with bag shall be supplied with each MPWP.

• Length of pull

• Cheek weld

• Butt pad (Up/Down and cant)

4.6.3. Chassis shall be able to accommodate interchangeable pistol grips.

4.6.4. Chassis shall have accessory attachment mounting points at the 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions, minimally.

4.6.5. Chassis shall be provided with a minimum of three (3) MIL-STD 1913 picatinny rail sections, Aluminum, compatible with accessory lock, 3 inches minimum and 5 inches maximum in length.

4.6.6. Chassis shall have an ARCA rail accessible at 6 o’clock position.

An integrated ARCA rail is preferred but the use of an ARCA adapter is acceptable.

4.6.7. Chassis shall have a Mil-STD 1913 picatinny rail mounting surface at the 12 o’clock position. Picatinny rail can be continuous or adjustable.

Chassis shall provide adequate rail space surface for the mounting of thermal or night vision optics and still allow sufficient eye relief for day scope (mounted to rail on action) simultaneously.

4.6.8. Chassis shall have ambidextrous Quick-Detach (QD) sling attachment points. The folding portion of the stock shall have a QD sling attachment mount on each side. The forend shall include an integral QD sling attachment point located at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions or come with a low-profile modular stock/chassis independent of the barrel (such as M-LOK, Key Mod, etc.) compatible QD sling adaptor made of hardcoat carbon steel. QD sling attachment mounts shall be in the same color as the chassis or black.

4.6.9. Chassis shall have an ambidextrous magazine release, capable of single-handed use (firing or non-firing hand).

4.6.9.1. Magazine release shall be reachable by either right or left hand while shooter is in the prone position.

4.6.9.2. Upon activating the magazine release, the empty

magazine shall drop free of the weapon.

4.6.9.3. The magazine release shall not be activated due to

recoil.

4.6.9.4. Pressure placed on the magazine from bracing, or

loading pressure due to bracing, shall not prohibit firing of the weapon.

4.6.10. Chassis shall provide a method of bolt removal and cleaning without the need of modifying any operator set adjustments.

4.6.11. Chassis shall be available in Flat Dark Earth (FDE), Coyote, or equivalent color. Coating shall be a ceramic based finish which provides abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness such as Cerakote or equivalent finish (Cannot be painted).

4.7. WEIGHT

4.7.1. Overall weight of MPWP shall not exceed 14 lbs., with 23.5” - 26” barrel, muzzle brake, and unloaded magazine installed (without suppressor and/or scope/optic).

4.8. WORKMANSHIP

4.8.1. Finished MPWP and parts shall not exhibit poor material and processing such as seams, laps, laminations, cracks, visible steps, sharp edges, nicks, scratches, burrs, deformations, and missing operations which may affect serviceability, functioning, operation, appearance, or safety.

4.9. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

4.9.1. The Contractor shall provide a 10,000 round Preventative Maintenance Schedule (PMS). Deliverable, 30 days post award.

4.9.2. PMS shall detail a replacement parts schedule based on a specific round count.

5. REPLACEMENT PARTS:

5.1. The Contractor shall provide a complete list of all individual parts that comprise the MPWP included in the SOW. This list shall be incorporated into the contract schedule of supplies and be available for individual purchase, as needed.

5.2. This parts list shall be in excel format and include part name, part description, part number, and price.

5.3. The Contractor shall identify all parts which their company manufactures in-house.

5.4. The Contractor shall identify all parts which their company relies upon a secondary source to manufacture, to include the manufacturers name.

5.4.1. The Contractor shall not change secondary source providers without written notification to the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

6. TRAINING:

6.1.1. The Contractor shall provide one annual advanced depot level armorer training class for each pricing period for the entire period of the contract, for up to 10 participants per class. The training shall be at no additional cost to CBP.

6.1.2. The location of the training shall be within CONUS at a location to be determined by the Government. The date and time of the training shall be mutually agreed upon in writing, but shall not occur more than two (2) weeks after the Government’s written request unless authorized by the COR.

6.1.3. The course shall cover all items included in the SOW.

6.1.4. The Contractor shall provide to each participant, at no additional cost to the Government, all specialty tools needed for rifle assembly/disassembly, Depot level armorer maintenance overhaul/rebuild manual, and Exploded diagram with nomenclature description of all parts.

6.1.5. This training course shall also be an additional line item on the schedule of supplies.

7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

These are the necessary performance standards for the MPWP. While there is no specific reliability testing, any weapon malfunction not attributable to the user or ammunition is unacceptable and may constitute a product failure.

For all performance assessments, the Government will utilize the following ammunition:

• .308 Winchester- Hornady product number 80725

• 6.5 Creedmoor- Hornady product number 81505

Unless noted below, all performance requirements shall apply to both barrel length variants and both calibers mentioned above.

7.1. Trigger Weight

7.1.1. Unloaded MPWP shall be secured in a bench mounted vise with soft protected jaws.

7.1.2. Trigger weight shall be measured and recorded using Lyman Digital Trigger Pull Gauge.

7.1.3. The firearm barrel axis will be parallel to the Lyman Trigger Pull Gauge. The trigger pull gauge will be inserted into the trigger mechanism, such that it rests against the inside curve on the trigger.

The portion of the trigger pull gauge in contact with the trigger will be constructed from a freely spinning mechanism. This will allow the test setup to adjust for the “arc” pattern typical amongst most trigger mechanisms. As the trigger is pulled and progresses along its arc pattern, the trigger tool will be able to move freely along the trigger ensuring the force applied to the trigger is always parallel with the barrel of the weapon. This process will be continued until the weapon “dryfires”. At this point the trigger pull testing will be concluded. The final load applied to achieve “dryfire”, in pounds, shall be recorded.

7.1.4. Trigger weight will be measured a total of ten times and recorded. Each ten trigger pulls weights will be averaged and those average weights shall be recorded for scoring purposes.

7.1.5. Standard Deviation will be calculated and recorded for scoring purposes. A Standard Deviation of 1 is optimal and a Standard Deviation of 6 is the minimum.

7.2. Precision Grouping (Initial)

MPWP assemblies shall be shot for accuracy grouping using both barrel lengths in both calibers.

7.2.1. MPWP shall be cleaned and lubricated in accordance with the owner’s manual.

7.2.2. The Government will equip the MPWP with a bipod with the supplied bipod (SOW Section 8.2) and Government supplied Leupold Mark V 3.6-18x variable optic for testing.

7.2.3. Five “Settling shots” shall be fired prior to shooting for record.

7.2.4. Five, 5 - shot groups will be fired at a distance of 100 yards.

7.2.5. The best four shots from each 5-shot group will be used to obtain the group size for that specific grouping.

7.2.6. The best four of the five, 5-shot groups will be used to obtain a final average group size per rifle configuration.

7.2.7. Accuracy shall be measured utilizing paper witness targets, adhered to a semi-rigid material, mounted in a rigid test fixture.

Measurements shall be taken from outer edge to outer edge of the further most holes, and then subtract the bullet diameter to obtain a “center to center” final calculation.

7.2.8. Barrel will be cooled to ambient temperature (+/- 10 degree) between groups.

7.2.9. The average initial precision grouping per rifle shall not exceed 1.00” with an optimal grouping of 0.40” or less.

7.3. Velocity

7.3.1. Velocity testing shall be conducted using a chronograph screen placed at 15’ from the muzzle. Velocity testing shall be conducted at ambient temperature.

7.3.2. Velocity testing shall be conducted during the Precision Grouping (initial).

7.3.3. When testing velocity, for each test group the following data points shall be recorded, Average velocity, High velocity, Low velocity, and Extreme Spread.

7.3.4. Velocity shall be measured by the firing five (5), five (5) round groups, from both the longer 6.5 Creedmoor barrel and the longer .308 Winchester barrel.

7.3.5. An average velocity shall be calculated and recorded per each 5-shot group. The results from each group shall be averaged creating a final velocity average for each platform shot.

7.3.6. An average Extreme Spread ("ES") shall be calculated using the ES from the 5, 5-shot groups. Extreme Spread shall not exceed 40 feet per second (fps).

7.3.7. The average velocity shall exceed the manufacturer advertised velocity minus 20 fps.

• .308 Winchester- Hornady product number 80725 (2672 ft/sec)

• 6.5 Creedmoor- Hornady product number 81505 (2655 ft/sec)

7.4. Precision Grouping (Repeatability)

MPWP assemblies shall be assessed for the capability to maintain point of aim/point of impact and accuracy following the field exchange of barrel assemblies.

7.4.1. Utilizing multiple ¼” square grid targets, adhered to a semi-rigid material, mounted in a rigid test fixture with an establish an aimpoint on the target. This aimpoint shall be used and verified for all targets for all configurations.

7.4.2. A 5-shot group will be fired from the weapon against the 100-yard target using the longer 6.5 Creedmoor barrel.

7.4.3. The center of impact for this group shall be calculated by taking the average of the X and Y coordinates of each of the five (5) shots within the group.

7.4.4. The extreme spread for this group shall be calculated using the same five (5) shots utilizing the protocol from SOW Section 7.2.7.

7.4.5. A barrel exchange will be conducted to the shorter 6.5 Creedmoor barrel.

7.4.6. A 5-shot group will be fired from the weapon against another 100-yard target using the shorter 6.5 Creedmoor barrel.

7.4.7. The center of impact for this group shall be calculated by taking the average of the X and Y coordinates of each of the five (5) shots within the group.

7.4.8. The extreme spread for this group shall be calculated using the same five (5) shots utilizing the protocol from SOW Section 7.2.7.

7.4.9. A barrel exchange will be conducted to the longer 6.5 Creedmoor barrel.

7.4.10. A 5-shot group will be fired from the weapon against another 100-yard target using the longer 6.5 Creedmoor barrel.

7.4.11. The center of impact for this group shall be calculated by taking the average of the X and Y coordinates of each of the five (5) shots within the group.

7.4.12. The extreme spread for this group shall be calculated using the same five (5) shots utilizing the protocol from SOW Section 7.2.7.

7.4.13. A barrel exchange will be conducted to the shorter 6.5 Creedmoor barrel.

7.4.14. A 5-shot group will be fired from the weapon against another 100-yard target using the shorter 6.5 Creedmoor barrel.

7.4.15. The center of impact for this group shall be calculated by taking the average of the X and Y coordinates of each of the five (5) shots within the group.

7.4.16. The extreme spread for this group shall be calculated using the same five (5) shots utilizing the protocol from SOW Section 7.2.7.

7.4.17. The mean point of impact for the two (2) longer 6.5

Creedmoor groups shall be calculated by taking the average the X and Y coordinates from the two groups.

7.4.18. The mean point of impact for the two (2) shorter 6.5

Creedmoor groups shall be calculated by taking the average the X and Y coordinates from the two groups.

7.4.19. The radial distance between the centers of impact of the two (2) longer 6.5 Creedmoor groups shall not exceed 1.50”.

7.4.20. The radial distance between the centers of impact of the two (2) shorter 6.5 Creedmoor groups shall not exceed 1.50”.

7.4.21. The protocol in SOW Sections 7.4.1 through 7.4.18 shall be repeated for .308 Winchester in both barrel lengths.

7.4.22. The radial distance between the centers of impact of the two (2) longer .308 Winchester groups shall not exceed 1.50”.

7.4.23. The radial distance between the centers of impact of the two (2) shorter .308 Winchester groups shall not exceed 1.50”.

7.4.24. The protocol in SOW Sections 7.4.1 through 7.4.18 shall be repeated for the longer 6.5 Creedmoor barrel and shorter .308 Winchester barrel.

7.4.25. The radial distance between the centers of impact of the longer 6.5 Creedmoor groups and the shorter .308 Winchester groups shall not exceed 6.00”.

8. ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT

8.1. Sling

8.1.1. The MPWP shall have a detachable, adjustable, left- or right-hand use sling.

8.1.2. The sling shall have a means of rapid “quick cuff” (integral to the sling/non-detachable) capability to support unsupported stable firing positions such as seated, kneeling, and standing.

8.1.3. The sling shall not interfere with accessories, shouldering, aiming, and acquiring sight picture both day/nights.

8.1.4. The sling shall attach securely to the weapon on both ends, allowing the weapon to be carried in the muzzle up and muzzle down positions, and be able to be attached at various positions (high, mid, low) on the rear end.

8.2. Bipod

8.2.1. The MPWP shall have a detachable bipod with a locking feature to prevent inadvertent collapsing or shortening of the bipod legs.

8.2.2. When in the stowed position on the MPWP, bipod shall be foldable with the right or left hand and not interfere with mounted accessories (at 3, 9, and 12 o’clock positions).

8.2.3. The bipod shall have independently adjustable legs (to accommodate irregular terrain) accomplished by single hand action.

8.2.4. The feet shall be configured to accommodate surfaces such as ice/snow, sand, mud, earth, stone, and concrete.

8.2.5. The bipod height shall be adjustable from 6 ± .5 inches to 9 ± .5 inches.

8.2.6. The bipod shall attach directly to the 6 o’clock position of the forend with a Quick Disconnect (QD) mount without the use of tools.

8.2.7. The bipod shall be quickly deployable without button

manipulation between stowed and operational positions.

8.2.8. The bipod shall have a cant of no less than 8 degrees in each direction left and right from center.

8.2.9. The bipod shall have no panning feature.

8.3. Hard Carrying Case

8.3.1. The MPWP shall come with a Transportation Security

Administration standard/lockable hard case for storage and transport that holds each MPWP system, and all operationally required accessories.

8.3.2. The hard case shall be air and watertight with a valve that automatically equalizes air pressure.

8.3.3. The hard case shall have wheels at the base for ease of mobility.

8.3.4. Interior of the hard case shall have precut foam designed to securely hold the soft-shell carrying case with MPWP Rifle in the ready to transport configuration with suppressor, scope, and bipod attached, additional barrels, slots for 10 MPWP magazines, and storage area for the cleaning/tool kit and soft-shell carrying case.

8.4. Soft Shell Carrying Case

8.4.1. The MPWP shall come with a soft-shell carrying case capable of fitting inside the hard carrying case, and able to be used in a similar fashion as a backpack.

8.4.2. The soft-shell carrying case shall be able to fit the MPWP rifle with mounted scope, bipod installed, suppressor installed, additional barrels, all magazines of one caliber, and storage pocket for tool kit.

8.4.3. The soft-shell carrying case shall have adjustable shoulder straps with quick detach buckles.

8.4.4. The shoulder straps shall store in their own pockets for use when dragging the bag.

8.4.5. The soft-shell carrying case shall have padded wrap around carry handles.

8.4.6. The soft-shell carrying case shall have a long sling that attaches at both ends.

8.4.7. The underside of the soft-shell carrying case shall be lined with strips of heavy-duty canvas to resist damage while moving.

8.4.8. All pocket flaps shall be designed to minimize catching on objects while being used.

8.5. Cleaning Kit

8.5.1. The MPWP shall be equipped with a compact cleaning kit for general field maintenance and cleaning.

8.5.2. The MPWP shall be equipped with a cleaning kit that includes any tools needed to conduct routine maintenance, operator field repairs, operator field parts replacement, and weapons system setup.

8.5.3. Cleaning kit shall include, as a minimum: a one-piece cleaning rod (non-scratching) with bore/chamber guides and matching jags for each configuration (one bronze phosphor brush, and one patch jag), cleaning solvents, lubricants (for all SOG operational temperatures), one plastic bristle brush, one take-down field cleaning rod (non-scratching) and pull through combination fabric/bronze “bore snake” like device.

9. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

9.1. Quality Control and Quality Assurance

9.1.1. The Contractor shall have a Quality Control process in place to ensure continued provision of items within the specifications of this Statement of Work and the submitted items in response to this solicitation. A self-certification document shall be submitted with each proposal stating the Contractor has a Quality Control process in place.

9.1.2. No changes in design of any device or accessory shall take place without the prior approval of the COR and the CO.

9.1.3. Devices and accessories which fail any portion of the

Contractor’s (including manufacturers) QC processes shall be rejected and not shipped. No further attempts shall be made to correct or otherwise remediate a device or accessory which has failed any portion of the QC testing, for purposes of delivery.

9.1.4. The Government may conduct periodic random Quality

Assurance (QA) testing of devices and/or accessories produced, to ensure items meet performance requirements for which the contract was awarded.

9.1.5. QA may or may not be conducted by Government personnel at a government owned facility.

9.1.6. Devices and/or accessories which fail QA testing may be sent back to the Contractor, at no cost to the Government, and replaced with an equal amount of new supplies. If a second or subsequent failure (for the same test) occurs within the same batch, this will be considered a “lot” failure. The Contractor shall be notified by the COR, in writing, of the nature of the failure, defect, or deficiency and the Contractor shall replace the entire lot at no cost to the government.

9.1.7. The Contractor shall take corrective action within seven (7) calendar days of written notification of any non-conformance. Corrective action shall include shipping of replacements for all defective, deficient, or suspect devices and/or accessories. The Contractor shall also provide a written failure analysis plan to the COR within seven (7) calendar days of written notification. A completed failure analysis report, to include preventative measures, shall be submitted to the COR within sixty (60) calendar days of notification of non-conformance.

9.2. Government Access of Contractor’s Facility

9.2.1. The Contractor shall permit the Government to conduct quality control inspections of the Contractor’s facility (including production facilities) to ensure consistency of manufacture and quality of products ordered and delivered.

9.2.2. The authorized inspection team shall be identified in writing by the COR or the CO.

9.2.3. The minimum advance notice of inspection shall be three (3) business days.

9.2.4. Inspections may include all aspects of manufacturing, testing, quality control, and packaging.

9.3. Distribution Authorization

9.3.1. With proposal submission, the Contractor (if not the

manufacturer) shall provide a letter from the manufacturer indicating it is an authorized distributor/retailer of the device and its accompanying accessories. Unauthorized distributors and retailers are unacceptable and will not be considered.

9.4. Packaging/Labeling

9.4.1. Material shall be packaged, packed, and marked for shipment in such a manner that will ensure acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery at destination.

9.4.2. Pallets and associated packaging, when used for shipping, shall be fully enclosed and shall be stackable, allowing for a second complete pallet to be placed on top of a first complete pallet without structural problems or damage to the contents of either pallet.

9.4.3. Packages shall be clearly identified on the outer box or wrapping with the contract number and delivery/task order number, if applicable.

9.4.4. Shipment specific packing slips shall contain the delivery order/task order number, and a numerically ordered list of serial numbers identified by make/model for all serialized devices included in that shipment. The packing slips shall also contain the name and address of the original purchaser, in addition to the actual shipping address (as these may vary). Direct shipment of product from a manufacturer does not exempt the Contractor from these requirements.

9.4.5. All serialized items shall display identical serial numbers and bar code on exterior individual packaging of each device. This packaging serial number shall not contain any additional alpha or numeric characters. Serial number location placement shall be consistent within individual make/models.

9.4.6. Individual and bulk parts packaging shall be labeled, to include part number, part name, and quantity.

9.5. Shipping

9.5.1. All items are to be shipped Freight on Board (FOB) Destination.

9.5.2. Shipping locations may be centralized or may include individual locations throughout CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

9.5.3. Ground shipping shall be the default method of shipping unless otherwise specified by the government. Large orders may, with COR pre-approval, be shipped via common carrier freight. On rare occasions, the government may require the use of overnight shipping due to urgent, exigent circumstances.

9.5.4. All shipments shall be trackable. Tracking information shall be provided to the COR (or designate) upon request.

9.5.5. The Contractor shall provide advanced notice of anticipated shipping a minimum of three (3) business days, to the COR or COR’s designee.

9.6. Contractor Performance Conferences

9.6.1. Within 30 calendar days of contract award, the Contractor shall host a pre-production meeting either in person or telephonically (at the Governments discretion).

9.6.2. CBP and the Contractor may meet in person once per year, commencing six (6) months after production begins and continuing approximately every year thereafter. These performance conferences are to discuss contract issues, review technical and financial status of the contract, discuss Contractor and Government performance, and to resolve any issues or problems as they may arise.

9.6.3. Government attendees may include the Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, COR, representatives from the CBP components, and LESC subject matter experts.

9.7. Production requirements

9.7.1. The Government requires that the Contractor maintain the capacity to manufacture or acquire fifteen (15) complete rifles per month with a surge capacity of thirty (30) complete rifles per month.

10. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Section Report Due Date

4.9.1 PMS 30 Days After

Award

10.3.1 Delivery

Order Report

31 December

31 March

30 June

30 September

10.3.2 Warranty

Work Report

31 December

31 March

30 June

30 September

10.1. Orders shall be delivered to the addresses per the delivery location spreadsheet that will be provided at the award a delivery order. Items shall be shipped within sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of order (ARO), unless otherwise specified in the delivery order.

10.2. For shipments containing serialized items, each box shall contain a printout of the serial numbers with barcodes of only the devices in the box. Boxes shall be visibly numbered for identification purposes (i.e., #1, #2, etc.). This is in addition to any standardized shipping documents showing contents and quantities.

10.2.1. For accountability purposes, the Contractor shall provide a list of serial numbers with barcodes for each delivery order in which serialized items are shipped. This list shall be separated by box number with serial numbers contained in each box listed in numerical order. The document shall also include Contractor’s name and address, delivery order number, invoice number, sales order number (if separate), unit cost, quantity, and total cost. This list shall be emailed, in a workable format such as Word or Excel, to the COR or designate at the time of shipment.

10.3. Reporting Requirements

10.3.1. A delivery order report should be sent to the COR of the contract on a quarterly basis (31 December, 31 March, 30 June, 30 September). The report should include a cumulative line-item Excel spreadsheet of all delivery orders and include the following:

10.3.1.1. Name of purchasing agency/group

10.3.1.2. Delivery order number

10.3.1.3. Unit cost

10.3.1.4. Quantity of units on the delivery order

10.3.1.5. Value of delivery order

10.3.1.6. Current quantity of units shipped

10.3.1.7. Remaining number of units to be shipped; and

10.3.1.8. Total dollar amount spent against the contract to date

10.3.2. Warranty Work Report should be sent to the COR of the contract on a quarterly basis (31 December, 31 March, 30 June, 30 September). The report should include a line-item summary of all warranty activity as well as the numerical totals of claims received, total completed, and the average number of days required for completion. It shall be categorized by agency, purchasing group, or ordered chronologically by the date the Contractor received notification. Each line in the report shall contain the following information:

10.3.2.1. Return merchandise authorization (RMA) #

10.3.2.2. Date Contractor was notified

10.3.2.3. Date corrected item was shipped to Contractor

10.3.2.4. Brief statement of problem

10.3.2.5. Brief statement of solution; and

10.3.2.6. Date shipped back to the Government

10.4.

11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

11.1. The ensuing contract will have a five (5) year period of performance from date of award of contract.

12. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

12.1. The Contractor shall provide exploded schematic of a rifle to include individual part identification and part numbers for all individual parts.

The Contractor shall provide additional, separate, exploded schematics for each complete upper and lower receiver to include individual part identification and part numbers. This shall be provided in PDF format and submitted with proposal.