DOG BPS_ SOW_Amendment.pdf

HSCG23-10-R-DOG264 - AMENDMENT

BALLISTIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS FOR UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

(USCG) DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONS GROUP (DOG)

REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT

1.0 GENERAL.

1.1 SCOPE.

The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to obtain body armor that meets the Department of Defense’s (DOD) combat theater, USCG law enforcement and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements identified within the Coast Guard, including: the Maritime Law Enforcement Manual (MLEM), COMDTINST M16247.1 (series); and the Rescue and Survival Systems Manual (RSSM), COMDTINST M10470.10 (series).

The DOG may purchase items from this statement of work for 26 armed commands located within the United States for delivery to those individual units as needed for operations, including Alaska and Hawaii.

1.2 BACKGROUND.

The armed USCG DOG Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) are responsible for Anti- Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism missions; a ballistic threat has been identified and evaluated to be identical in theaters both foreign and domestic. This Ballistic Protection System (BPS) identifies necessary Personnel/Individual Protection Equipment (PPE/IPE) for advance interdiction operators to increase survivability from threats.

Of note, many DSFs have been and are using carriers similar to the DOG BPS Carrier.

The identification and testing of this one BPS, one carrier and one ballistic protection system (hard armor plates and soft armor combination) improves officer safety and therefore mission success. This system also meets the USCG Commandant’s mandate for standardization of equipment.

These DSFs work alongside the U.S. Navy’s Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadrons (MSRON), and other units within Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) and other DOD partners. This threat-based PPE provides the operator protection firearms threats, improves officer safety and survivability and therefore mission success.

Special Operations Forces Equipment Advanced Requirements (SPEAR) is the United States’ Special Operations Command’s (USSOCOM) modernization effort for the joint (Army, Navy, and Air Force) Special Operations Forces (SOF) operator. SPEAR focused on four areas of improvement in personal equipment from 1996 - 2005 including body armor and load carriage. SPEAR’s Body Armor/Load Carriage System (BALCS) consists of body armor, an equipment load carrying subsystem, and a backpack subsystem.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Institute of Justice (NIJ) established baseline Standards and Testing Program – in this case for ballistic protection – and with the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center, which coordinates a national compliance testing program conducted by independent laboratories – recently published the Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor, NIJ Standard – 0101.06, July 2008.

Today’s ballistic firearms threats greatly exceed those of Level IIA. These pistol and other handgun threats addressed by NIJ Level IIIA include .357 SIG Full Metal Jacketed (FMJ) FN and the .44 Magnum Semi-Jacketed Hollow Point (SJHP) - specific weights and velocities are annotated in CH 2 of NIJ 0101.06. The DOG BPS BALCS, NIJ Level IIIA+ (“+” as specified below), also stops the threat from the Tokarev pistol which fires an armor piercing 7.62x25mm round found throughout the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

The USCG growing roles overseas and domestically in counter- and anti-terrorism force readiness combined with today’s ballistic threats require greater levels of protection providing greater survivability enabling increased mission success.

The BALCS maximizes ballistic protection, buoyancy compensation, and load carrying capacity, while minimizing the burdens of weight, bulk and heat stress.

The DOD’s BALCS components are: (A.) Body Armor: Provides protection against fragmentation, handgun, and rifle threats. The armor system contains a soft armor vest;

front and back interchangeable upgrade plates, and modular neck and groin protection.

(B.) The neutrally buoyant soft vest is available in four sizes (S-XL); plates are sized with the vest. Approximate weight of a Medium vest is 6.5 lbs.; the medium plates are approximately 6 lbs. each.

The DOG and Coast Guard Headquarters (COMDT-731), has identified the Tactical Flotation Support System (TFSS), authorized by Commandant’s Rescue and Survival Systems manual, COMDTINST M10470.10 (series), as the flotation most suitable for the DOG’s Advanced Interdiction operators and boat crew members. The capability of the TFSS exceeds that of the BALCS requirements. The TFSS is currently worn by armed DSF members and does not interfere with the BPS SOFT ARMOR, CARRIER, CARRIER ACCESSORIES or the Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) and the Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert (ESBI) plate system as it is worn on the operator’s pants or Law Enforcement (LE) Belt.

1.3 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.

1.3.1 Project Manager. The Contractor(s) shall provide a Project Manager who shall be responsible for all Contractor work performed under this SOW. The Project Manager is further designated as Key by the Government (see SOW 1.4).

1.3.1.1 The Project Manager shall be a single point of contact for the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). The name of Project

Manager, and the name(s) of any alternate(s) who shall act for the Contractor in the absence of the Project Manager, shall be provided to the Government as part of the Contractor's proposal. During any absence of the Project Manager, only one alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to work performed under this Contract. The Project Manager and all designated alternates shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Additionally, the Contractor shall not replace the Project Manager without prior acknowledgement from the Contracting Officer.

1.3.1.2 The Project Manager shall be available to the COTR in person or via telephone between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm ET, Monday through Friday (Federal holidays excluded), and shall respond to a request for discussion or resolution of technical problems within 8 hours of notification.

1.3.6 Conflict of Interest. The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if that employment would, or would appear to cause a conflict of interest.

1.4 KEY PERSONNEL.

Before replacing any individual designated as Key by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer no less than 15 business days in advance, submit written justification for replacement, and provide the name and qualifications of any proposed substitute(s). All proposed substitutes shall possess qualifications equal to or superior to those of the Key person being replaced. The Contractor shall not replace Key Contractor personnel without acknowledgment from the Contracting Officer. The Government may designate additional Contractor personnel as Key at the time of award.

1.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

The period of performance for this SOW shall be five consecutive ordering periods of one year each.

1.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

The primary place of performance shall be at the Contractor’s facilities.

1.7 TRAVEL.

Contractor travel is not required under this SOW.

1.8 KICK-OFF MEETING.

The Contractor shall attend a Kick-Off Meeting with the Contracting Officer and the COTR not later than 10 business days after the date of award. The purpose of the Kick- Off Meeting, which shall be chaired by the Contracting Officer, is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of the task order and review the Contractor's project plan.

The Kick-Off Meeting will be held at the Government’s facility and the Contractor may attend by phone.

1.9 STATUS MEETINGS.

The Project Manager shall be available to meet with the COTR upon request to present deliverables, discuss progress, exchange information and resolve emergent technical problems and issues. These meetings may take place over the phone.

1.10 ORDER PLACEMENT

Component orders for items defined under this SOW will be placed as needed for DSF and/or USCG Patrol Forces 60/90/120 days prior to required delivery date. Delivery dates will be specified in each individual Delivery Order. USCG Delivery Orders under this SOW will follow Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) 3011.602(c) (1).

1.11 DELIVERY, SHIPPING & HANDLING

1.11.1 Delivery: Delivery locations will be: Norfolk, VA, Chesapeake, VA, Miami, FL, San Diego, CA, Cape Cod, MA, , Ft. Eustice, VA, Clearwater, FL, Kiln, MS, Port Clinton, OH, San Pedro, CA, San Francisco, CA, Everett, CA, Seattle, WA, San Pedro, CA, Galveston, TX, Alameda, CA, New York, NY, Honolulu, HI, Kings Bay, GA, Boston, MA, Anchorage, AK, New Orleans, LA, and Baltimore, MD.

1.11.2 Shipping and Handling: The contractor shall provide crating suitable for shipment. This should be in crates weighing no more than 75 pounds including packing material. Contractor shall enclose a company generated packing list with each pallet or container, as applicable. The packing list shall contain the Contract Number and Delivery Order number used to procure the products and the serial numbers for each item, additionally the contractor will supply a component list for each serialized system on the contract.

1.12 PRODUCTION DELAY NOTIFICATION

Should a delay occur in the ability to deliver items on time due to DoD rated contracts that may over-ride priority of USCG order, immediate notification to the Contracting Officer is required along with alternate delivery date.

1.13 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

All Contractor developed processes and procedures and other forms of intellectual property first developed under this SOW, shall be considered Government property, unless specifically stated otherwise in each delivery order.

1.14 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE.

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 794d), as amended by the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (P.L. 105-220), August 7, 1998, requires that when Federal agencies develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology, they shall ensure that it is accessible to people with disabilities, unless it would pose an undue burden to do so. Federal employees and members of the public who have disabilities shall have access to and use of information and services that is comparable to the access and use available to non-disabled Federal employees and members of the public. For additional information, please refer to FAR 39.2 or http://www.section508.gov.

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2.0 GOVERNMENT TERMS & DEFINITIONS

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2.1 USCG - UNITED STATES COAST GUA

2.2 DOG - DEPLOYABLE OPERATIONS GRO

2.3 MLEM - Maritime Law Enforcement Manu

2.4 RSSM - Rescue and Survival Systems Manu

2.5 DSF - Deployable Specialized Forc

2.6 PPE/IPE personnel/personal/individual protection equipme

2.7 DoD - Department of Defense (DO

2.8 USCENTCOM - Central Comma

2.9 USSOUTHCOM - Southern Comma

2.10 USNORTHCOM - Northern Comma

2.11 NSSE - National Special Security Even

2.12 MSRON - Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadro

2.13 NECC - Navy Expeditionary Combat Comma

2.14 SPEAR- Special Operations Forces Equipment Advanced Requiremen

2.15 USSOCOM - United States’ Special Operations Command

2.16 SOF - Special Operations Forc

2.17 BALCS - Body Armor/Load Carriage Syst

2.18 TFSS - Tactical Flotation Support Syste

2.19 COMDTINST – Commandant Instruct

2.20 SOW – Statement Of W

2.21 COTR - Contracting Officer’s Technical Representat

2.22 HSAR – Homeland Security Acquisition Regulat

2.23 BPS - BALLISTIC PROTECTION SYSTEM

2.24 SBU - Sensitive but Unclassifi

2.25 FOUO - For Official Use On

2.26 CUI - Controlled Unclassified Informati

2.27 ESAPI - Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert

2.28 ESBI - Enhanced Side Protection Inserts

2.29 MAC-R-MS - Modular Armor Carrier – Releasable – MOLLE System

2.30 DOJ - Department of Justice

2.31 NIJ - National Institute of Justice

2.32 PDW - Personal Defensive Weapon

2.33 IED - improvised explosive device

2.34 PEO - Program Executive Office

2.35 PM - Program Manger

2.36 SSV - Soldier Survivability

2.37 PATFORSWA – Patrol Forces South West Asia

2.38 DHS – Department of Homeland Security

2.39 MOLLE - MOdular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment system

2.40 2.40 HSAR – Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation

2.41 BFS - Back Face Signature

2.42 BFD - Back Face Deformation

3.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES.

The Government shall not provide any resources under this SOW.

4.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY.

The Contractor shall furnish all facilities, materials, equipment and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of Delivery Orders awarded under this SOW.

5.0 REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor shall provide PPE identified and defined below, which meets current DOD combat theater requirements (Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert System), law enforcement and other PPE requirements identified within the Coast Guard: the Maritime Law Enforcement Manual (MLEM), COMDTINST M16247.1 (series); and the Rescue and Survival Systems Manual (RSSM), COMDTINST M10470.10 (series).

Equipment provided (soft armor, carrier, and carrier accessories) shall exist (Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) or Government Off The Shelf (GOTS) have been tested and results approved by U.S Army and NIJ methods.

To protect the Guardians and better ensure mission success, the BPS SOFT ARMOR shall meet:

A. The NIJ Level IIIA requirements;

B. The DOD’s requirements for soft armor designed to complete the ESAPI and ESBI plate systems; and, C. Defeat a Tokarev round, 7.62x25mm; 85 grain, Steel Jacket Lead Core threat as noted below.

The soft armor product shall be labeled: DOG BPS BALCS, Capability NIJ Level IIIA+, or other appropriate marking to differentiate the BPS SOFT ARMOR from current NIJ Level IIIA soft armor used by DSFs.

5.1 BPS SOFT ARMOR COMPONENT: This Ballistic Protection System (BPS) will be worn in accordance with: the above requirements; Ballistic Protection System Lifecycle, DOGINST 4130.2; Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST M1020.6(series); and, Standards for Wearing of Camouflage Utility Uniforms, COMDTINST M1020.10.

The BPS consists of hard armor plates covering the operator’s torso front and back (Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert - ESAPI) and sides (Enhanced Side Protection Inserts – ESBI), or any other succeeding DOD plate, such as the XSAPI plate system.

These plates are designed and tested to be worn over the soft armor panels as a system. The BPS CARRIER shall accommodate these items; ESAPI in sizes: S-XL and ESBI is one size, 7in W x 8 in H x 1in D. Current BPS SOFT ARMOR has been tested and approved for use with the ESAPI system.

The soft armor ballistic protection panels are, in this system, known as the BPS SOFT ARMOR - BALCS (Body Armor Load Carrying System) by the Mandatory source / manufacturer based upon this items cut, or pattern of fit. The plate and soft ballistic protection equipment are designed to be worn by the operator in a tactical carrier, or vest, and are sized to fit the Modular Armor Carrier – Releasable (or MAC-R) using the DoD – Industry standard called SPEAR/BALCS, or SOF Personnel Equipment Advanced Requirements / Body Armor Load Carriage Systems.

The BPS SOFT ARMOR is a critical element of the BPS’ plate and soft armor system; it was identified and tested with the DoD’s Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert (ESAPI) meeting the DoD’s soft armor component requirements as specified in the DoD’s Purchase Description Personal Armor, Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert, CO/PD 04-19D §6.5, 14 JUNE 2007, (MIL-DTL-46593B and FQ/PD 07-05(latest)), tested in compliance with CO/PD 04-19 §6.5, NIJ Standard 0101.06 Level IIIA, and DoD’s Test Method Standard, V50 Ballistic Test for Armor, MIL-STD-662F, 18 DEC 1997.

Of critical note, the BPS SOFT ARMOR is a mandatory element of the system as the ESAPI plates were tested in conjunction with the BPS SOFT ARMOR at an NIJ certified independent Ballistic Test Laboratory using the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office (PEO) and the Program Manger (PM) for Soldier Survivability (SSV) testing protocol for lot-test acceptance trials; this BPS (BPS SOFT ARMOR and ESAPI) passed the test, performing as well as, and in some cases, better than other ballistic systems used by DoD agencies in combat theaters.

5.1.2 BPS SOFT ARMOR SPECIFICATIONS The BPS SOFT ARMOR comprises part of a complete ballistic protection system; in addition to the soft armor panels are a modular body armor carrier and the ESAPI personal armor plates (front and back, and Enhanced Side Ballistic Inserts, or ESBI, providing the same level of protection for the wearer’s sides).

The Deployable Operations Group Ballistic Protection System’s (DOG BPS) BPS SOFT ARMOR shall be patterned in accordance with DoD’s SPEAR / BALCS sizing and shape to permit greatest integration with ESAPI and ESBI plates as well as use in SPEAR/BALC accommodating body armor carriers.

The BPS SOFT ARMOR (an Ultra Covert Concealed Vest (UCCV)) cut to fit BALCS Pattern) shall be labeled: DOG BPS BALCS, NIJ LEVEL IIIA+ as outlined in §5.1.2.1(c), or other appropriate designation to denote NIJ Level IIIA and “Special Type” customization as permitted by NIJ Standard 0101.06.

The BPS SOFT ARMOR shall be Lot-tested as noted in §5.1.2.7.4 .

BPS SOFT ARMOR and shell shall be warranted for no less than four years from date of manufacture, to include regular daily use in a maritime (fresh and salt water) and desert environment.

5.1.2.1. Shell.

a. Materials

i. Water resistant after two hours immersed in fresh and/or salt water.

ii. Petroleum based product resistance of two hours to simulate maritime engine room heavy exposure to diesel and gasoline fumes.

iii. Test shoots shall require same exposure/immersion conditions and follow on shoots as CO/PD 04-19D §6.5.

b. Sealed. Shell edges shall be heat sealed providing a dust and water tight seal of the cover for shipboard and maritime operations in both fresh and salt waters.

c. Labeling. Soft armor shall contain the following data points, one each (front/back) panel, as specified in MIL-DTL-32075 §6.17, Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General) and MIL-DTL-130 §6.18

5.1.2.2. Ballistic Material.

a. Capability. The ballistic protection providing material shall meet the ballistic requirements (defeat rounds as defined as: NIJ Level IIIA, ESAPI and ESBI sytems’ requirements for fragmentation and handgun soft armor, and 7.62 x 25mm Steel Jacket Lead Core Tokarev) and other properties (fragmentation / shrapnel) mandated by:

i. DOJ NIJ Standard 0101.06, July 2008 definition of NIJ Level IIIA

ii. CO/PD 04-19 (ESAPI);

iii. CO/PD 06-20 (ESBI);

iv. Tested in accordance with MIL-STD-622F;

vi. Tested in accordance with MIL-STD-46593 (latest): Detail Specification projectile calibers .22, .30, .50 and 20mm Fragment-Simulating

vii. FQ/PD 07-05 (latest): Minimum V50 for Fragmentation, including specified projectiles: 2 gr. RCC; 4 gr. RCC; 16 gr. RCC, 64 gr. RCC, 16 gr. RCC After hot and cold temperatures, accelerated aging after POL.

viii. BPS SOFT ARMOR currently in use, as tested:

1. NIJ Level IIIA

2. Meets DOD fragmentation and handgun soft armor requirements for use with ESAPI and ESBI plates.

3. Tokarev round: 7.62x25mm; 85 grain; Steel Jacket Lead Core (SJLC)

a. Shots Total / V50: 12 /10

b. Ballistic Limits (fps): V50/1889; High Partial / 2032; Low Partial / 1823

c. Primary Velocity Location: 9ft from Muzzle

d. Range to Target 16 ft

b. Capacity. The soft armor material, shell (exposed cover), and conceal wear carrier shall conform to DOD sizing standards identified and defined by DOD SPEAR/BALCS documents, S-XL.

c. Environmental. Ballistic protection materials shall be enclosed in materials providing resistance to: dust, water, chlorine and petroleum products as is DOD’s fragmentation and handgun soft armor requirements referenced in: CO/PD 04-19 (latest) and CO/PD 06-20 (latest).

d. Zylon and/or any other material(s) not approved or expressly prohibited by DOD and/or NIJ shall not be used in construction of this soft armor and/or concealed wear carrier.

e. Weight and bulk of the BPS SOFT ARMOR shall not exceed the standards expressed in and established by the DOD’s fragmentation and handgun soft armor used within ESAPI and ESBI specifications contained within CO/PD 19D, CO/PD 06-20, and/or DOD Contract: W91CRF-07-P-0172. Exception: ballistic material (filler) shall not exceed 1.2 pounds per square foot; the end state product goal is 0.95 pounds per square foot.

5.1.2.3. Concealable Wear Carrier. Shall be an adjustable, double mesh-sided, black cover to provide maximum air flow between wearer and soft armor for concealed wear, if soft armor not worn in tactical carrier but under operator’s uniform coat. The conceal wear carrier shall keep the BPS SOFT ARMOR snug against the operator, being adjustable +/- three inches of each size: S-XL.

5.1.2.4. Sizing. Soft armor shall be made available and fit (within tolerance ranges – as noted in referenced requirements documents) into carriers sized using the SPEAR / BALCS cut sizing patterns, to include sizes: S, M, L, and XL.

5.1.2.5. Weight. Soft armor shall meet weight limitations per size/area of torso coverage as required by DOD fragmentation and handgun soft armor requirements meeting CO/PD 04-19. Exception: ballistic material (filler) shall not exceed 1.2 pounds per square foot; the end state product goal is 0.95 pounds per square foot.

5.1.2.6. Colors. Soft body armor shell and concealable mesh carrier, sold with the soft armor, shall be in black as defined by DOD standards in § 6.11

5.1.2.7. Test and Performance. The soft armor shall have been tested per CO/PD 04- 19 and CO/PD 06-20, in accordance with DOD’s Test Method Standard, MIL-STD- 662F, 18 DEC 1997, at a DOD approved independent testing facility. All test results (with and without plates) shall be reported in writing, sent directly from an NIJ certified Ballistic Test Laboratory, to the KO.

5.1.2.7.1. Tests: the BPS SOFT ARMOR shall meet NIJ Level IIIA, in accordance with National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 0101.06.

5.1.2.7.2. Tests: the soft armor shall provide protection as required in FQ/PD 07- 05(latest).

5.1.2.7.3. Tests: ESAPI and BPS SOFT ARMOR when tested in conjunction at an NIJ certified Ballistic Test Laboratory shall not have a combined Backface Signature (BFS) exceeding 40mm ; the end state goal, of the soft armor Level IIIA+ combined with the ESAPI plates is 30mm.

5.1.2.7.4. Tests: soft armor test results and combined soft armor/ESAPI test results shall be reported to the KO. Acceptance of test results shall occur by USCG Subject Matter Expert and not impede or delay 60-day delivery to unit upon order placement. Ordering units shall place orders at least 90-days in advance of desired delivery date. The reduced BFS and Back Face Deformation (BFD) is the only variation from test result requirements from CO/PD-04-19. Test results are required to be sent by laboratory directly to KO.

5.2 BPS CARRIER AND ACCESSORY COMPONENTS. This Ballistic Protection System shall be worn in accordance with: the aforementioned requirements; Ballistic Protection System Lifecycle, DOGINST 4130.2; Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST M1020.6(series); and, Standards for Wearing of Camouflage Utility Uniforms, COMDTINST M1020.10.

The DOG’s Ballistic Protection System consists of hard, armor plates covering the operator’s torso front and back (Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert - ESAPI) and sides (Enhanced Side Protection Inserts – ESBI). These plates are designed, tested, and worn over the soft armor panels as a system. The soft armor ballistic protection panels shall be labeled the DOG BPS BALCS by the Mandatory source / manufacturer.

The plate and soft ballistic protection equipment are designed to be worn by the operator in a tactical carrier, or vest, and are sized to fit using the Department of Defense – Industry standard called SPEAR/BALCS, or SOF (Special Operations Forces) Personnel Equipment Advanced Requirements / Body Armor Load Carriage Systems.

DOG BPS Carrier shall accommodate the above referenced DOG BPS SOFT ARMOR in accordance with DOD’s standards for dimensions and weights of soft armor noted in DOD’s SPEAR / BALCS.

CO/PD 04-19D lists, or provides references, supporting all specifications, including dimensions, weights and drawings for the Enhanced Small Arms Protective Insert

(ESAPI)

CO/PD 06-20 lists, or provides references, supporting all specifications, including dimensions, weights and drawings for the Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert (ESBI).

Dimensions and Tolerances of component fittings are noted within CO/PD 04-19D.

DOG BPS Carrier shall be warranted for no less than three years for normal wear and tear in a maritime environment. Warranty shall include material, seams and sewing, MOLLE straps, color fastness (basis for solution dye material) of front / back / side panels, pockets and flaps, and assembly / release mechanism (emergency release).

DOG BPS Carrier’s major pieces shall be modularly replaceable, inner cummerbunds as a pair and assembly cable and tie, for example.

A critical element of the DOG BPS Carrier are the features noted in§ 5.2.1.1 as similar carrier models are used by most DSFs based upon rescue and survival features. These features include: emergency drag handles; MOLLE; size availability (S-XL); adjustability of shoulder and cummerbund straps (+/- 4 inches) within each size; and the emergency cable release in the event the operator is thrown in to the sea or the operator is injured.

Medical care and other personnel can quickly access the operator’s chest or torso and then quickly reassemble this carrier and the ballistic protection held within for evacuation, improving officer safety and survivability during medical treatment and evacuation under hostile fire or other action. Reassembly or other quick reattachment of critical panels using reliable reconnect features, such as a buckle for the shoulder straps.

5.2.1 DOG BPS CARRIER AND ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS:

The carrier and accessories comprise part of a complete ballistic protection system; in addition to the Modular Armor Carrier and accessories are soft and plate ballistic protection items.

The DOG BPS Carrier and Carrier Accessories (deltoid, groin, throat and collar protection and protection carriers) enable the wearer to properly and safely don and wear the soft and plate armor during operations and training events. The Accessories integrate with the DOG BPS Carrier providing additional coverage of critical body areas, including, but not limited to: the groin, deltoid, throat and collar areas, without interfering with or prevent the DOG BPS Carrier’s emergency release feature used for medical access to the wear’s chest in the event of injury, nor from emergency egress in the event of an accidental ditching into the seas.

5.2.1.1 The DOG BPS Carrier shall meet the following specifications:

1. Carrier materials. Outer Shell shall consist of 500 Denier Cordura nylon materials, be of heavy duty, abrasion and water resistant.

2. Sizes/sizing. Carrier shall accommodate the DOD ESAPI systems (as identified by contract CO/PD 04-19C (ESAPI) and CO/PD 06-20 for the ESBI or any subsequent contract for either item) using pockets, pouches or sleeves for the SPEAR / BALCS sized ESAPI and ESBI plates (ESAPI used front and back, and ESBI on both left and right sides), in accordance with SPEAR cut sizing patterns, to include sizes: S, M, L, and XL:

a. Enhanced Small Arms Protective Inserts (ESAPI), or subsequent editions, in the above sizes. All ESAPI plates shall remain secure during wear – no matter the wearer’s orientation and whether or not the DOG BPS BALCS soft armor is inserted into the DOG BPS Carrier or not.

b. Enhanced Side Protective Inserts (ESBI); all carriers, no matter the size (S-XL), shall secure the ESBI, an 7in x 8in x 1in plate. The side pocket shall be adjustable to hold smaller plates down to 6in (w) x 6in (h) x 1in (d). All side plates shall be secured during wear – no matter the wearer’s orientation.

c. Soft armor designed to complete ESAPI ballistic requirements.

d. Carrier shall be tested to ensure ESAPI and ESBI plates properly fit in accordance with as referenced in CO/PD 04-19D §6.5.

e. Carrier shall be tested to ensure soft armor panels properly fit in accordance with

SPEAR / BALCS sizing standards in accordance with CO/PD 04-19D § 6.16.

f. Carrier shall be tested to ensure compatibility with all accessories (throat, collar, groin and deltoid protection) to include assembly with accessories with soft armor inserts – to ensure compliance that accessories remain attached securely to the Carrier no matter the wearer’s orientation.

3. Colors. Carrier shall be available (shell, MOLLE, attachments and accessories) in Black and Coyote Tan (all colors solution dyed). Coloring (Black and Coyote Tan) in accordance with Colors Used in Government Procurement, FED-STD-595B, infrared signature of material (all external facings including stitching) and sizing standards are addressed and defined within DOD SPEAR/BALCS and coloring documentation. Carrier Accessories shall be available (shell, MOLLE, attachments and accessories) in Coyote Tan (all colors solution dyed). Coloring (Black and Coyote Tan) in accordance with Colors Used in Government Procurement, FED-STD-595B, infrared signature of material (all external facings including stitching) and sizing standards are addressed and defined within DOD SPEAR/BALCS and coloring documentation.

4. Carrier and armor accessibility. The carrier shall be designed to permit examination, insertion and removal of all armor plates as referenced in EASPI § 6.5 – front and back, and ESBI and § 6.6 on each side while being worn.

5. Armor containment. The carrier shall contain all soft and plate armor pieces no matter the wearer’s orientation; no ballistic protection can be freed by adjusting the wearer’s position in short, no armor can fall out, or shift more than one inch in any direction, whether or not the soft is worn in conjunction with or without the plates.

6. Removal, emergency. A reliable, single-point release emergency break-away system for quick removal or jettisoning; release shall only work when release is pulled (or activated). The release / pull cable shall be located in front, on or through the front panel easily reachable by the wearer using either right or left hand. A single cable shall secure the front and rear panel (as well as side panels/cummerbunds) fastening or securing to a single point on / in the rear panel. Releasing cable’s pull tab/pillow shall fasten in/on the front panel by means of hook/loop and or cloth retaining strap secured by hook/loop.

7. Reattach, emergency. A reliable means of quick/emergency reattachment of front and back panels following (the previously mentioned) quick release; carrier should reattach using existing shoulder straps and tri-glide or other quiet buckle mounted on the rear panel. The buckle shall be covered during normal/regular wear.

8. Inner shell. Inner layer, closest to wearer shall consist of breathable/permeable layer to aide in air-flow between wearer and inner-most layer of ballistic protection.

9. Outer shell. The outer layer of the carrier, including exposed areas of outer cummerbund shall have optimal positioning and securing of one-inch (1in. or 1”) Military Specifications (MilSpec) MOLLE strips for use of industry available standard MOLLE-mounting accessories such as various pouches; the upper most rows of MOLLE on front and back shall be covered with (hook and) loop material for optional placement of (hook and loop fastener’s other hook-backed) accessories.

10. Carrier adjustment (waist and shoulder).

a. Carrier shall have both inner and outer adjustable cummerbunds providing a tight, secure fit, both secure in front of the wearer; the inner and outer cummerbunds both attach to the securing point and shall also release using the emergency breakaway cable system; the inner cummerbund shall reduce wearer’s perceived weight on shoulders placing weight on the hips/waist area, and the outer to hold the front and rear panels on the wearer in a secure and snug manner. The inner cummerbund shall be releasable, adjustable to individuals when the above size range and fasten to each other using hook and loop (one half having loop material, the second having hook material) and may used in either configuration of right over left, or left over right while keeping the hook covered inner cummerbund (hooks) pointed away from the wearer and the inner cummerbund assembled forward of the wearer’s torso.

b. Carrier shall have shoulder straps providing a secure fit and attach to the securing point and shall also release using the emergency breakaway cable system.

c. The Carrier shall be fully adjustable for height and girth within SPEAR/BALCS size ranges. The shoulder and cummerbunds straps’ adjustability shall be easy to adjust based upon wearer’s torso height/length and girth using the single-release /assembly point as the shoulder straps; adjustability shall be by grommeted notches plus/minus at least three (3) inches from center, similar to a waist/pants belt’s holes.

11. Shoulder pads. Detachable shoulder pads; pads shall have slots permitting use, or incorporation of MilSpec deltoid (shoulder) protection; fastening or securing the deltoid protection and/or throat/collar protection; the shoulder pad should be secure to itself and to the shoulder straps (to avoid slippage) using hook and loop material. Outer most layer of shoulder pad shall be covered by (hook and loop) loop pile no less than 2in x 3in for attachment of equipment (such as strobe light and/or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB).

12. Lumbar pad. The Carrier shall have an integrated lumbar pad of sealed (against dust and moisture) foam built into the rear panel using the same 500 Denier Cordura cover; to a height of no less than two and no more than four inches wide beginning at the bottom of the rear panel; and between ¼ and 3/8inch in thickness.

13. The Carrier shall have no tags or labels visible when worn.

14. The Carrier’s pockets/pouches shall have weep holes for water drainage; holes shall be made strong by grommets (reinforced), so as to reduce chances of tears or ripping.

15. Carrier’s panels holding front and back plates shall make plates accessible for removal (inspection) without having to remove the carrier from the operator; side pockets incorporated in the outer cummerbund shall contain side plate pockets with adjustable closures to move side plates forward or backward as the end user needs;

pocket shall fit the ESBI plate [to include size variations permitted within DOD’s ESBI contract (and its size definitions and allowances)].

16. Carrier shall contain all soft armor and plate armor pieces no matter the end user / operator’s orientation – no ballistic protection can be freed by adjusting the operator’s position; in short, no plate or soft armor can slide out without intentional release or removal.

17. Carrier shall have padding on the upper portions of the interior of both of the front and back panels; padding shall be covered by loop material for the quick attachment of accessories, such as collar or neck ballistic panels.

18. Rear drag handle mounted high on rear panel, strength and size requirements as per DOD Body Armor Load Carrying System (BALCS).

19. No slide fasteners (Zipper, for example) shall be used anywhere on the carrier.

20. The Carrier shall accommodate all Accessories noted below without interfering with the protection afforded by the Accessories nor shall the Accessories interfere with the Carrier’s emergency release and separation of the Carrier from the wearer.

21. DOG BPS Carrier shall be labeled in accordance with MIL-STD-32075 §6.17, Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General) and MIL-DTL-130 §6.18,

5.2.1.2 Carrier Accessories, to include soft armor and pockets/covers/holders for the areas of the Groin, Deltoid, Throat and Collar, shall meet the following minimum specifications:

1. Shall easily be incorporated into and out of the aforementioned Carrier.

2. Outer Shell shall consist of 500 Denier Corduroy materials.

3. Available in Black and Coyote Tan.

4. Soft armor inserted and contained within these Accessories shall meet the DOD’s

9mm and fragmentation performance requirements as noted in documents (CO/PD 04-19 [latest] ESAPI , CO/PD 06-20 [latest] ESBI), and FQ/PD 07-05(latest). DOG desires future CARRIER ACCESSORIES be made available with soft armor inserts meeting the same specifications as required by the BPS SOFT ARMOR in section 5.1.2.2.

5. Soft armor inserts for all Accessories shall be insertable and removable by operator without modification to Accessory for inspection and care.

6. Shall enhance coverage of respective areas of: groin, deltoid, throat (neck front), and collar (neck rear) without detracting from Carrier’s ability to separate front panel from rear panel as designed.

7. Accessories shall not interfere with the Carrier’s emergency release by a single cable; Accessories should mate to either the Carrier’s front panel and rear panel, or shoulder straps so as to be removed with the two panels when the emergency release cable is pulled (or activated).

8. Accessories, pockets, shall be labeled in accordance with MIL-STD-32075§6.17, Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General) and MIL-DTL-130 §6.18, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property.

9. Accessories, armor inserts, shall be labeled in accordance with MIL-STD-32075 $6.17, Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General), and MIL-STD-130 §6.18.

5.3 TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION STANDARDS: The USCG requires that all items under this SOW shall maintain certification with all Technical requirements listed throughout this SOW inclusive in §6.0 of the SOW. Should the standard change by the issuing authority a bi-lateral modification will be issued to ensure products meet the standards issued by the Technical Authorities listed in §6.0.

5.3.1 Test and Performance. The BPS SOFT ARMOR shall have been tested per FQ/PD07 (latest) or other DOD documentation wherein fragmentation and handgun soft armor meeting requirements set forth in CO/PD 04-19 and CO/PD 06-20, in accordance with DOD’s Test Method Standard, MIL-STD-662(updated), at a DOD or NIJ approved independent ballistic protection testing facility. All test results (with and without plates) shall be reported in writing, sent directly from an NIJ certified Ballistic Test Laboratory, to the KO.

5.3.1.2 Tests: the soft armor testing shall meet NIJ Level IIIA in accordance with National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 0101.06 (updated), Ballistic Resistance of Police Body Armor.

5.3.1.3 Tests: the soft armor shall provide protection as required in FQ/PD 07- 05(latest).

5.3.1.4 ESAPI and BPS SOFT ARMOR when tested in conjunction at an NIJ certified Ballistic Test Laboratory shall not have a combined Backface Signature (BFS, or Backface Deformation) exceeding 40mm; the endstate goal, of the BPS SOFT ARMOR combined with the ESAPI plates is 30mm.

5.3.1.5 Tests: BPS SOFT ARMOR test results and combined BPS SOFT ARMOR/ESAPI test results shall be reported to the KO. Acceptance of test results shall occur by USCG Subject Matter Expert and not impede or delay 60-day delivery to unit upon order placement. Ordering units shall place orders at least 90-days in advance of desired delivery date. The reduced BFS/BFD is the only variation from test result requirements from CO/PD-04-19. Test results are required to be sent by laboratory directly to KO.

6.0 REFERENCES

6.1 COMDTINST 16247.1D Appendix H.7 - Coast Guard’s Maritime Law

Enforcement Manual (MLEM), released 15 APR 2005 (available upon request)

6.2 COMDTINST M10470.10(series) – Coast Guard’s Rescue and Survival Systems

Manual [http://isddc.dot.gov/OLPFiles/USCG/010522.pdf]

6.3 NIJ Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor NIJ 0101.06

[http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/223054.pdf]

6.4 NIJ Ballistic Resistance Protective Materials

[http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/099859.pdf]

6.5 CO/PD 04-19(latest is D) Purchase Description of Enhanced Small Arms

Protective Insert (ESAPI);

[https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ce55588d6d3abb94d3 5d2c5b23d1f1cf&tab=core&_cview=1]

6.6 CO/PD 06-20 Purchase Description of Enhanced Side Ballistic Insert (ESBI);

6.7 DOD’s Test Method Standard, V50 Ballistic Test for Armor, MIL-STD-662F, 18

DEC 1997.

6.8 MIL-STD-46593B [http://www.everyspec.com/MIL-SPECS/MIL+SPECS+(MIL-

DTL)/MIL-DTL-46593B_9195/]

6.9 DOD SPEAR/BALCS documents

[http://www.natick.army.mil/soldier/media/fact/individual/SPEAR_BALCS.htm]

6.10 Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment (MOLLE)

[https://peosoldier.army.mil/factsheets/SEQ_CIE_MOLLE.pdf]

6.11 Federal Standard Colors Used in Government Procurement, FED-STD-595B [http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/FEDMIL/fedstd595b.pdf]

6.12 DOGINST 4130.2; Ballistic Protection System Lifecycle {Draft}

6.13 COMDTINST M1020.6(series) - Uniform Regulations

6.14 COMDTINST M1020.10 - Standards for Wearing of Camouflage Utility Uniforms

6.15 DOD (USMC) Testimony as to need for ESAPI system in combat theater.

[http://armedservices.house.gov/pdfs/FC060607/Smith_Testimony060607.pdf]

6.16 MIL-STD-130N, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STANDARD PRACTICE:

IDENTIFICATION MARKING OF U.S. MILITARY PROPERTY (17 DEC 2007)

7.0 DELIVERABLES.

The specific requirements for all deliverables shall be described in each task order under this SOW.

REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT