ESBD_359245_1716567750766_SOLADD_1_405-24R0018018.pdf

ADDENDUM OF SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

405-24R0018018

2. ADDENDUM NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

05/24/2024

4. ISSUED BY

Department of Public Safety

Procurement and Contract Services

5805 North Lamar Blvd. Bldg. A 1st floor

Austin, Texas 78752

5. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

6. The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 7. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this addendum prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 5 and 8, and returning 3 copies of the addendum; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this addendum on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or e-mail which includes a reference to the solicitation and addendum numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE

RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER.

If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by e-mail or letter, provided each e-mail or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this addendum, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

7. DESCRIPTION OF ADDENDUM:

1. To provide answers to submitted questions.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the solicitation, as heretofore changed, remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

8a. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print)

8b. OFFEROR

(Signature of Person Authorized to Sign) Date Signed

Questions and Answers Solicitation 405-24R0018018

1. “All submissions will be inspected for conformity with specifications/salient characteristics by the Texas Department of Public

Safety Firearms Training Unit and armorers.”

k). One-piece cantilever mount

Will the Department of Public Safety representatives accept alternate one-piece mount with a two-bolt securing to the rail design?

Answer: Yes

2. Section 3: Optical Clarity, Page 3-SIG SAUER offers (8) different types of reticles. Is there a specific design of reticle and MOA required for

LVPO testing?

Answer: No

If the desired optic passes testing but a different reticle then tested is desired, will that prompt testing to start over from the beginning?

Answer: No, the reticle change will not result in re-testing. The manufacture may be required to provide the specific reticle for Phase

IV if selected.

3. Will all shooters be provided new Daniel Defense rifles when the testing begins?

Answer: During Phase I optics will be placed on Department rifles with a lower round count. During Phase II the optic will be mounted on a newer Department rifle, with less than 500 rounds through the weapon.

4. Will the Department of Public Safety representatives allow SIG SAUER to bring SIG SAUER rifles to the testing with the requested SIG SAUER

Electro-optics mounted and installed for testing?

Answer: No, optics will be tested on most common Department approved gun.

5. If SIG SAUER is not approved to bring SIG SAUER rifles with SIG

SAUER Electro-optics installed:

Will the Department of Public Safety representatives allow SIG SAUER shooters to mount the Electro-optics to the Daniel Defense rifles prior to the beginning of testing?

Answer: No, The Department representatives will mount the optics per manufacture specifications.

Will the mount and optic height be the industry standard or other specification? If other, please advise the specification details.

Answer: Height is per manufacture recommended specification.

6. “The optic and rifle will be dropped onto a concrete surface from 60 inches.”

Will the Daniel Defense rifle be tested in the same configuration/platform during the drop test? A 60” drop test is standard for a pistol drop test. Due to the force and weight of a rifle drop SIG

SAUER respectfully requests the drop test height be lowered to account for the weight of the rifle.

Answer: The average male eye is height is 64” while the average female eye height is 59”. The 60” height was based off these numbers.

7. “The Bidder will supply 5,000 rounds of ammunition for this test. The ammunition required will be .223 Rem, Winchester 55 grain full metal jacket (USA223R1).”

Will the Department of Public Safety representatives allow an alternative ammo for testing? If so, what other ammunition brands are acceptable?

Answer:

• Winchester 223 Remington, 55 Grain (W2231000 or W223K)

• Hornady TAP .223 Remington 55gr FMJ

• Frontier .223 Remington 55gr FMJ