Q A.Round2.pdf

RFP-OSCU-DSU1502

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Round 2)

Posted June 15, 2015

The following questions and answers are provided for informational purposes only. Nothing contained in the below questions and answers constitutes a change to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any change to a term or condition will be issued through an amendment to the solicitation. Upon review of the answers provided below, if additional clarification is needed, please forward questions to the attention of Jennifer Unger, Contracting Officer, at Jennifer.Unger@ic.fbi.gov by COB, June 19, 2015.

1. Section C para. C.2.2

Deliveries FOB destination are required "90 days after receipt of order".

As the anticipated award date for this tender is Dec. 01, 2015, how long after award do you expect purchase orders to be issued?

It is anticipated first delivery order will be issued at time of award.

2. Section C para. 5.1

Please advise which weapon is meant by: "FBI Carbine"

C.5.1 defines/outlines what an FBI Carbine is.

3. Section C para. 4.7

(a) Can you please define: "… and not leave substantial fouling or powder residue in the firearm". What quantity would be considered "substantial”?

This is a comparative evaluation against other manufacturers. Following the firing of a series of shots in a clean barrel, a single bore patch will be pushed through the test barrel and assessed for fouling.

(b) Can you quantify "a minimal amount of muzzle flash that is less than ….”

Minimal is quantified as the same as the current FBI service loading. High speed video will be used to determine the height/length and duration of the muzzle flash as compared to current FBI service ammunition.

(c) Can we purchase some samples of the current FBI service round for purpose of comparison?

Current service round is identified at bottom of page 10 and can be purchased directly from manufacturer / POC: michael.pattillo@vistaoutdoors.com.

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4. Section C para. 5.5 For Items "e" & "f" - "Inconsistent bullet seating depth” & "Inconsistent powder charge", Can you please advise what would be considered "inconsistent" for each of these terms?

Any deviation in overall length of the cartridge (due in part to bullet seating depth) which would prevent the round from being loaded in a standard 5.56mm mil-spec magazine. Any deviation in powder charge with would prevent the carbine from cycling (lack of powder) or which would create a high pressure event (excessive powder).

5. Section C para. 5.2 How does one calculate the "… failure per 10,000 round sample of service ammunition ...”

What is the size of the total population from which this 10K sample will be drawn?

This is calculated on the total number of rounds per lot delivered and total number of failures.

6. Section C para. 5.3 How does one calculate the "… failure per 5,000 round sample of training & reduced lead training ammunition ...” - What is the size of the total population from which this 5K sample will be drawn?

This is calculated on the total number of rounds per lot delivered and total number of failures.

7. Section C para. 5.5 What is the definition of Item "a" "deformed case”?

For example any round found with case mouth damage due to bullet seating or case wall defects as a result of the manufacturing process (dented, etc.).

8. Section C para 4.2 "Service"

(a) What is the distance from the weapon muzzle to the ballistic gelatin?

Refer to section M.3.6, Phase II

(b) Which weapons will be used for firing into the ballistic gelatin?

Refer to section M.3.6, Phase II

9. Section C para. 4.3 "Projectile Accuracy" How many rounds will be fired in each of the 5 "shot groups”? 5

10. Can "synthetic gelatin" be used for testing? No

11. Is an Israeli manufacturer allowed to provide a proposal for this solicitation?

Manufacturers that meet all terms and conditions of the solicitation are permitted to submit an offer.

12. Will US / NTIB manufacturers be preferred for the awarding of this solicitation?

There are no preferences.

13. Will manufacturers that meet certain criteria be preferred for the awarding of this solicitation? If yes, which criteria?

There are no preferences.

14. Will it be possible to extend the deadline allowed for submitting technical inquiries?

Questions regarding the solicitation are accepted up to the established deadline for submission of offers.