Attachment 1 - Statement of Work.doc

Statement of Work (SOW) For Match Grade Handgun Ammunition

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SCOPE

This statement of work delineates the required performance criteria for the acquisition of Match Grade Handgun Ammunition in 9 mm and 38 Special calibers for The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 General. This specification lists all performance requirements for the acquisition of ICE Match Grade Handgun ammunition that the vendor shall meet or exceed.

2.2 Government Documents. There are no other Government specifications or documents required.

2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document to the extent specified herein:

ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-1993: Voluntary Industry Performance Standards for Pressure & Velocity of Center Fire Pistol & Revolver Ammunition for the use of Commercial Manufacturers

Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute (SAAMI)

P.O. Box 262

Frankfort, NY 13340

ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993: Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes American Society for Quality

611 East Wisconsin Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

ISO 9001:2000, Quality Management Systems Requirements

International Organization for Standardization

1, rue de Varembe, Case postale 56

CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland

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REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), National Firearms and Tactical Training Unit (NFTTU) has a requirement for Match Grade Handgun Ammunition in 9 mm and 38 Special calibers to be used by DHS agents/officers in competition.

The technical requirements for the Match Grade Handgun Ammunition in 9 mm and 38 Special to be acquired under this solicitation are delineated in the Performance Description section of this Statement of Work.

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PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION

4.1 9mm Match Grade Ammunition for CLIN:0001 4.1.1 Bullet: 115 grain JHP 4.1.2 Brass: New Brass to SAAMI Specifications .

4.1.3 Primer: SAAMI Specifications .

4.1.4 Powder: SAAMI Specifications .

4.1.5 Pressure: SAAMI Specifications.

4.1.6 Velocity: SAAMI Specifications.

4.1.7 Production Run/Lot Size: A production run or lot size shall be at least 10,000 rounds.

4.1.8 Accuracy Standard: The ammunition shall be capable of demonstrating from 50 yards, five each ten round shot groups with no shot group possessing an extreme spread of greater than 2.00 inches. The average mean radius of the five each ten round shot groups shall be less than 0.75 inches. It is desired that the ammunition be capable of demonstrating five each ten round shot groups possessing an extreme spread of no greater than 1.50 inches. It is also desired that the average mean radius of the five each ten round shot groups be less than 0.50 inches. The groups shall be fired after fouling the barrel by firing 50 rounds. No cleaning or swabbing of the barrel shall take place before firing the test groups.

4.1.9 Testing Requirements: To determine the accuracy standard all ammunition shall be fired through a “Kart” or “Nowlin” 6 inch barrel possessing 6 lands and grooves with a 1 in 16 twist rate attached to a test fixture.

4.2 38 Special Match Grade Wadcutter Ammunition for CLIN: 0002 4.2.1.

Bullet: 148 grain

4.2.2 Brass: New Brass to SAAMI Specifications 4.2.3 Primer: SAAMI Specifications 4.2.4 Powder: SAAMI Specifications 4.2.5 Pressure: SAAMI Specifications.

4.2.6 Velocity: SAAMI Specifications.

4.2.7 Production Run/Lot Size: A production run or lot size shall be at least 10,000 rounds.

4.2.8 Accuracy Standard: The ammunition shall be capable of demonstrating from 50 yards, five each ten round shot groups with no shot group possessing an extreme spread of greater than 2.00 inches. The average mean radius of the five each ten round shot groups shall be less than 0.75 inches. It is desired that the ammunition be capable of demonstrating five each ten round shot groups possessing an extreme spread of no greater than 1.50 inches. It is also desired that the average mean radius of the five each ten round shot groups be less than 0.50 inches. The groups shall be fired after fouling the barrel by firing 50 rounds. No cleaning or swabbing of the barrel shall take place before firing the test groups.

4.2.9 Testing Requirements: To determine the accuracy standard all ammunition shall be fired through a “Shilen” 6 inch barrel possessing 8 lands and grooves with a 1 in 14 twist rate attached to a test fixture.

4.3 38 Special Match Grade Semi-Wadcutter Ammunition for CLIN: 0003 4.3.1 Bullet: 158 grain SWC

4.3.2 Brass: SAAMI Specifications .

4.3.3 Primer: SAAMI Specifications .

4.3.4 Powder: SAAMI Specifications .

4.3.5 Pressure: SAAMI Specifications.

4.3.6 Velocity: SAAMI Specifications.

4.3.7 Production Run/Lot Size: A production run or lot size shall be at least 10,000 rounds.

4.3.8 Accuracy Standard: The ammunition shall be capable of demonstrating from 50 yards, five each ten round shot groups with no shot group possessing an extreme spread of greater than 2.50 inches. The average mean radius of the five each ten round shot groups shall be less than 1.00 inch. It is desired that the ammunition be capable of demonstrating five each ten round shot groups possessing an extreme spread of no greater than 2.00 inches. It is also desired that the average mean radius of the five each ten round shot groups be less than 0.75 inches. The groups shall be fired after fouling the barrel by firing 10 rounds. No cleaning or swabbing of the barrel shall take place before firing the test groups.

4.3.9 Testing Requirements: To determine the accuracy standard all ammunition shall be fired through a “Smith & Wesson” 6 inch barrel possessing 5 lands and grooves with a 1 in 14 twist rate attached to a test fixture.

5.0 PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION

5.1 Sample Size

5.1.1 Lot Acceptance Testing: The sample size for the lot acceptance tests will be 1,000 rounds per CLIN number. This sample shall be selected from the production run or lot in such a manner as to include some ammunition from the entire production run or lot.

5.1.2 Ownership of Sample: All samples submitted pursuant to Lot Acceptance Testing shall become the property of DHS/ICE NFTTU upon receipt and will not be returned.

5.2 Documentation: The supplier shall provide the following documentation detailing the performance of the production run or lot.

5.2.1 Lot Number.

5.2.2 Size of Production Run or Lot.

5.2.3 Description of Method Used to Select Sample (Required for 5.1).

5.2.4 Average Pressure.

5.2.5 Average Velocity.

5.3 Cartridge: The Cartridge shall conform to the American National Standards Institute, Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (ANSI/SAAMI) physical dimensions for referenced ammunition nomenclature.

5.3.1 Cartridge Marking: Cartridge shall be head stamped with the manufacturer’s symbol and cartridge designation.

5.3.2 Cartridge Material: Cartridge casings shall be constructed of new, unfired brass.

5.4 Packaging: Each individual shipping case shall weigh no more than 60 pounds. The exterior of the product shipping cases and individual cartridge boxes shall be clearly marked with:

5.4.1 Manufacturer’s Name

5.4.2 Caliber

5.4.3 Style and Weight (in grains) of Projectile

5.4.4 Number of Rounds per Case (Shipping Case Only)

5.4.5 Manufacturing Date Code or Production Lot Number

5.5 Quality System: The Manufacturer shall have a Quality Control (QC) system in place.

5.5.1 The Manufacturer shall provide a current QC/QA process synopsis to include examples of their quality plans for the manufacturing of ammunition for this solicitation.

5.5.2 Documentation of a quality system commensurate with ISO 9001:2000 will suffice for compliance with this requirement.

5.6 Testing: The NFTTU will conduct all testing as outlined below.

5.6.1 9mm Match Grade Ammunition for CLIN:0001

5.6.1.1 Utilizing a “Kart” or “Nowlin” 6 inch barrel possessing 6 lands and grooves with a 1 in 16 twist rate attached to a test fixture, five each ten round groups will be fired from 50 yards. The groups will be fired after fouling the test barrel by firing 50 rounds. No cleaning or swabbing of the barrel will take place after fouling the test barrel, before firing of the test groups.

5.6.2 38 Special Match Grade Wadcutter Ammunition for CLIN: 0002

5.6.2.1 Utilizing a “Shilen” 6 inch barrel possessing 8 lands and grooves with a 1 in 16 twist rate attached to a test fixture, five each ten round groups will be fired from 50 yards. The groups will be fired after fouling the test barrel by firing 50 rounds. No cleaning or swabbing of the barrel will take place after fouling the test barrel, before firing the test groups.

5.6.3 38 Special Match Grade Semi-Wadcutter Ammunition for CLIN: 0003

5.6.3.1 Utilizing a “Smith & Wesson” 6 inch barrel possessing 5 lands and grooves with a 1 and 14 twist rate attached to a test fixture, five each ten round groups will be fired from 50 yards. The groups will be fired after fouling the test barrel by firing 10 rounds. No cleaning or swabbing of the barrel will take place after fouling the test barrel, before firing the test groups.

6.0 POST AWARD PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION

6.1 Upon receipt of an order placed after award the vendor shall submit a lot sample for testing as per the provision of section 5.1.1. No product shall be delivered by the vendor in fulfillment of an order under this contract unless it is contained within a production run or lot that has had a lot sample submitted for testing and has successfully met or exceeded all requirements specified in section 5.0 Performance Verification.

7.0 DELIVERY AND DELIVERABLES

7.1 Delivery: Delivery shall be in accordance with the timeframes shown below:

7.2 Deliverables:

7.2.1 Lot Acceptance Test Samples shall be delivered to the following address:

Contract Number/Delivery Order Number: TBD/TBD Sample for Lot Acceptance Testing 1,000 rounds Immigration and Customs Enforcement

National Firearm Training Tactical Unit

Armory Operations

320 East Chestnut Avenue

Altoona, PA 16601

7.2.2 Production Lot Units Delivery locations for production lot units will be indicated on individual delivery orders.

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