ESBD_531962_1782507265591_SOL_EXH_F.6 Rifle General Requirements and Specifications.pdf

Exhibit F.6 Rifle General Requirements & Specifications

5.56x45mm NATO/ .223 Remington Semi-Automatic Short Barrel Patrol Rifle

GENERAL INFORMATION

It is the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum requirements for 5.56x45mm NATO/ .223 Remington semi-automatic short barrel patrol rifles and the individual line items outlined in this document.

5.56x45mm NATO/ .223 Remington Semi-Automatic Short Barrel Patrol Rifle

a. Individual unit cost per rifle (excluding accessories and suppressor) shall not exceed $1,650

b. Caliber to be 5.56x45mm NATO/ .223 Remington

c. Rifle weight not to exceed 7 pounds unloaded without optic or accessories

d. Rifle total length not to exceed 35 inches

e. Rifle width (Measured at widest point on rifle) not to exceed four (4) inches

f. Rate of fire to be semi-automatic fire

g. Rifle is to operate on semi-automatic direct impingement system and rotating bolt

h. Barrel: Cold Hammer Forged (Must submit documents confirming CHF)

i. Barrel: Length to be 11.5 to 13 inches and Nitride Treated

j. Barrel: Twist rate to be 1 in 7 inches

k. Gas block, adjusted for suppressed and unsuppressed firing

l. Barrel threading to mount a KeyMicro 3 Prong FH muzzle device for Dead Air Lazarus 6 5.56/6mm

KeyMoGov GMS.

m. Buttstock: Adjustable, polymer

n. MIL-SPEC buffer tube with a minimum of four (4) position adjustable

o. Buffer: Correct buffer to accommodate semi-automatic suppressed and unsuppressed fire

p. Receiver to accommodate standard MIL-SPEC style magazines

q. Standard MIL-SPEC magazine release

r. Single stage semi-automatic trigger

s. Trigger pull weight shall not exceed 8.5 pounds and no less than 4.5 pounds

t. Ambidextrous safety

u. Quick Detachable (push button swivel attachment referenced product: Magpul QD Sling Swivel

#MAG540) for flush cup sling mounts on both sides of the handguard and buttstock compatible with a 2-point sling

v. Upper and lower receiver / magazine well to be constructed of aircraft grade aluminum (minimum 7075-T6 Aluminum)

w. Handguard: free floating, constructed of metal or aluminum, quick detachable sling mounting point, fixed full length 1913 picatinny top rail

x. Handguard: M-LOK the full length of the handguard on the 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock, and 9 o’clock positions

y. Charging handle: Ambidextrous, gas mitigation (for suppressors), aluminum or steel, non-skeletonized

z. Rifle finish factory Hard Coat Anodized or similar, durable protective coating

aa. Flattop upper receiver

bb. Pistol grip: Polymer or similar

cc. Bolt carrier group will be full-auto capable, MP Tested, Properly Staked Gas Key MILSPEC

Items and Accessories (per rifle)

a. M-LOK hand stop

b. One (1) Folding rear sight

c. One (1) Folding front sight

d. Four (4) magazines, minimum 30 round capacity, polymer, steel, or aluminum. Compatible to MIL-SPEC

M-4 style magazine catch

e. Rifle Sling, 2-point quick disconnection mounts, single hand adjustable.

f. M- LOK rail covers for heat resistance and grip

Vendor and Manufacture Qualifications

a. Firearms to be produced by original manufacturers. Aftermarket customization is not to be permitted

b. Five years minimum, manufacturing, parts, and labor warranty

c. Major components can be replaced and /or repaired within 30-day period

d. Shall maintain the capability to fulfill high-volume orders and deliver such orders within commercially reasonable timeframes.

Required Submittal Testing

a. Rifle Functionality- refer to testing specifications documents

Requirements & Specifications

Caliber/Ammunition

a. The rifle must be chambered for the 5.56mm NATO cartridge. All chamber and barrel dimensional specifications and pressure limitations will conform to the specifications for this cartridge. The operating system will be direct gas impingement.

Note: Texas Department of Public Safety utilizes both .223 Remington and 5.56mm NATO ammunition.

b. Unless otherwise noted, all ammunition used for testing will be:

1. Service Round

a. Federal 62gr. 223 Rem Bonded SP (Product# LE223T3)

b. Federal 64gr. 5.56 NATO Bonded SP (Product# LE556T4)

2. Training round

a. Winchester 55gr. 223 Rem FMJ

Receivers

a. The upper and lower receiver will be aluminum (minimum 7075-T6) with a finish that is durable, rust and corrosion resistant

b. The general finish must be hard-coat, factory, and non-reflective

a. Must be matte black or subdued earth tones

c. Lower receiver to accommodate MIL-SPEC 30 round magazine

d. The top of the upper receiver must be flat with a 1913 picatinny rail

Rifle/Barrel

a. Barrel must be Cold Hammer Forged, verified with documentation

b. Barrel must have a 1 in 7 twist rate

c. Barrel threading to mount a muzzle device

d. The rifle will be equipped with a KeyMicro 3 Prong FH muzzle device aligned with alignment rod to Dead

Air Lazarus 6 5.56/6mm KeyMoGov GMS suppressor

e. Barrel length will be a minimum of 11.5 inches and a maximum of 13 inches, as measured from the rear of the chamber to the tip of the muzzle

f. Maximum overall length of the rifle will be 35 inches with the stock fully extended (not including suppressor)

g. Maximum empty weight of the rifle will not exceed 7 lbs., unloaded without optics, accessories or magazine

h. The gas key and castle/receiver extension nut, or similar functioning devices, must be staked, if so equipped

i. The barrel must have “5.56 NATO 1/7” stamped onto it, in a location clearly visible to the end user

Operation

a. Rate of fire to be semi-automatic

b. Rifle is to operate on direct impingement system and rotating bolt

c. The rifle will fire all rounds from a closed bolt position

d. The rifle will have a bolt lock lever

1. Must automatically lock the bolt in the rear position upon firing the last round, or upon full retraction of the bolt while an empty magazine is in place

2. Must be possible for the shooter to manually lock the bolt to the rear, without a magazine inserted

3. Must be possible to release the bolt from the locked (rear) position by manual manipulation of the bolt lock lever

e. The rifle must have a charging handle that is ambidextrous, with gas mitigation (for suppressors), and that is not skeletonized

f. The bolt must be capable of being released from the open and locked position, with the support hand

g. The magazine release will be designed to permit complete release of the magazine when fully pressed by the shooter

h. The selector switch will determine the safety and fire position of the rifle

i. The selector switch must offer “safe” and “semi-auto” (or similar) firing positions

j. The selector switch will further act as an active safety device by internally blocking the trigger mechanism from movement when placed in the “safe” position

k. Must be possible to load and unload the rifle while the selector switch is in the safe position

l. A magazine disconnector is not permitted. It must be possible to fire the rifle with the magazine removed

m. Forearm / Handguard

1. Metal or aluminum rail system with quick detachable sling mounts on the left and right side of the handguard

2. Full length 1913 picatinny rail on the top of the handguard

3. Full length M-Lok rail system with the ability to attach accessories/lights at minimum to the 3, 6, and

9 o’clock positions of the handguard

4. Rail may not cover the flash suppressor

5. Include rail cover/inserts, protection for the shooter and enhance grip on the handguard

Stock / Grip

a. The rifle must be designed to allow the operator to reduce the overall length of the rifle easily

b. The rifle will also be capable of being quickly and safely fired in the collapsed condition

c. The stock of the rifle will be made entirely of corrosion resistant materials

d. The back of the buttstock of the rifle will be designed with a textured surface

e. The rifle will be designed with a pistol grip

f. The pistol grip will have a textured surface

g. The grip will be made of polymer or similar

h. The trigger guard must allow the shooter to operate with or without wearing military style Nomex flight gloves (Trigger guard can be oversized)

i. Rifle stock to be a minimum of 4 position adjustable polymer type

Sighting System

a. Will have flip up sights with side shielding

b. The sights will be made of metal, aluminum, or polymer material

c. The front sight will be designed to limit glare, under a variety of light conditions

d. The rifle will not be equipped with a carry handle

e. The rifle will have a 1913 Picatinny rail system, attached to the top of the upper receiver

f. Rear sight with the capability of having a small and large aperture

g. This sight will be adjustable for windage

h. All windage and elevation sight adjustments must be made without the use of specialized tools

Sight Installation

a. The sights must be removeable flip up sights replaceable by end user

b. If special tools are required for sight installation, the manufacturer will supply one with each rifle

c. Sights must be capable of being adjusted for windage and elevation

Trigger

a. The rifles will be equipped with a single stage trigger

b. The trigger pull of the rifle will be between 4.5 lbs. and 8.5 lbs., as measured by digital trigger pull gauge

c. Three measurements will be taken on each rifle submitted and all readings will be averaged

d. Trigger pulls which are not between 5.5 lbs. and 8.5 lbs. will be considered unacceptable

Magazines

a. Each rifle must include six magazines with a minimum capacity or 30 rounds each.

b. The magazine base plates will be removable, without any specialized tools, for magazine disassembly and cleaning

c. It is desirable that the magazine base plate performs the following functions:

1. Facilitate firm, positive seating of the magazine during loading

2. Cushion the impact and prevent damage to the magazine when dropped onto hard surfaces

3. Enable positive gripping and rapid manual extraction of the magazine if the magazine is locked in place by a double feed, other malfunction and/or the shooter is wearing gloves

d. The magazine will lock positively in magazine well

e. It will release and fall free from the magazine well whether the magazine is fully loaded, partially loaded, or empty

f. Magazines will be constructed of a type of material with a finish that is durable, rust and corrosion resistant

Exterior Finish of Rifle Receiver, Barrel Group and Magazines

a. The rifle will be constructed with a finish that is durable, rust resistant and saltwater corrosion resistant.

The general finish will be hard coat, anodized, or similar factory protective coating, and non-reflective.

b. All exterior parts must be devoid of gouges, sharp edges, or rough areas which could snag on holsters, clothing, or cause injury or discomfort to the shooter.

Interior Parts Finish

a. All internal surfaces will be void of rough surfaces at critical points of movement and polished as necessary to provide minimal friction and wear, and to promote functional reliability.

b. The internal parts will have a rust resistant finish and be saltwater corrosion resistant.

Manufacturing Defects

a. There will be no anomalies or defects in manufacturing of parts or design that could cause a compromise in functional reliability (i.e., failure to fire) or create a safety hazard for the shooter.

Assembly/Disassembly of Rifle and Magazine

a. The rifles and magazines will not be composed of parts that can be incorrectly assembled or reversed during assembly in such a manner as to render the rifle/magazine inoperable.

b. The rifles and magazines must be capable of being field stripped without the use of tools, except for a drift punch.

Accuracy

a. Rifles will be tested for accuracy with a telescopic sight (10X or more) attached. The rifles will be test-fired for accuracy utilizing a machine rest and/or while hand-held using a bench rest.

Parts Interchangeability

a. Rifle components must be 100% interchangeable between rifles purchased from this contract.

Ambidextrous Sling

a. The rifle sling will be constructed of at least one inch (1"), durable webbing or comparable material that is durable and resilient to changes in weather and climate.

b. The sling and attachment hardware will be heavy-duty and capable of withstanding extended use under adverse conditions. Low-reflective hardware is preferred.

c. The sling must be long enough to allow the operator to sling the rifle around the neck and/or over the shooting shoulder and will be of sufficient length to accommodate a wide range of individuals.

d. Manufacturers will Bid each style of sling available. The final sling selection will be negotiated upon order.

e. The rifle will include ambidextrous sling connection points (quick disconnect) to accommodate the attachment of the sling to the rifle for left and right-handed shooters. It is preferred that the rifle be equipped with multiple ambidextrous (quick disconnect) connection points to allow for the attachment of different styles of slings.

f. Desired connection sites include the upper rear of the stock, the front and/or rear of the lower receiver, and at, or near the front sight/fore-end of the rifle.

Armorer School

a. If contract is awarded:

a. Must train one armorer for every 50 weapons sold.

b. Must train eight Master Armorers for continued training and recertification, only within the

Department

Parts Upgrade

a. If the prospective incorporates any updated features or design changes into the rifles and/or maintenance protocol during this contract, the prospective manufacturer(s) will so notify the Texas Department of Public Safety within 30 days of the implemented change. The prospective manufacturer(s) will supply required upgrade parts, not covered under warranty, at no cost to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

b. The final parts and/or accessory selection will be negotiated upon order.

Option to Refuse

The Texas Department of Public Safety reserves the right to reject or decline any rifles submitted that do not adhere to the required specifications. The rifles will be returned at Bidder’s expense.

Quantities

TXDPS does not guarantee a specific volume to be purchased throughout the term of any resulting Contract. No minimum compensation to any Contractor is guaranteed. Quantities indicated for each item in the Price Sheet are estimates only and are used based on initial or subsequent requirements for a one-year period. These estimates should not be construed as a minimum or a maximum quantity that TXDPS may order.

Suppliers shall maintain the capability to fulfill high-volume orders and deliver such orders within commercially reasonable timeframes.