Amendment_1_Pistols.pdf

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11. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 I 46

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION I PURCHASE REQ. NO. PROJECT NO. (If Applicable)

01 10/30/2015

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

U.S. Department of Justice Ms. Jennifer R. Unger, Contracting Officer Federal Bureau of Investigation 170 Marcel Drive, Winchester, VA 22602 Finance Division EMAIL: Jennifer.Unger@ic.fbi.gov Operational Support Contracts Unit PH: (540) 868-4811 I FX: (540) 868-4700

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No. , street, county, State and ZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO x RFP-OSCU-DSUI 503

9B. DATED (See Item 11)

10/07/2015

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

CODE I FACILITY CODE 10B. DATED (See Item 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

[ X] The above number solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers [ X ] is extended, ] is not extended.

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

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning _1_copy of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OR CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify Authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C . THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF

D . OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

X FAR 15.206 (b)-AMENDING THE SOLICITATION

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor [ ] is not [ X] is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT /MOD IF I CATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitationlccntract subject matter where feasible).

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES UNDER SOLICITATION RFP-OSCU-DSU1503 .

Except as provided herein, all items and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 1 OA, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

158. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE 16B. 16C. DATE

SIGNED SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) BY

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

SF30 Continuation Page 2 of 46

AMENDMENT #1, dated 10/30/2015, shall incorporate the following changes:

Remove: Section B.1.0- Description of Supplies (page 5)

Class I Man Marker Training Pistol (a.k.a. SIMUNITION™1): One (1) Class I Man Marker Pistol, blue slide or slide with blue inserts, four ( 4) magazines with blue floor plates, FBI approved gun lock (lock approval shall be post award), operator's manual written in English, stackable hard plastic container.

Replace: Section B.1.0 - Description of Supplies (page 5)

Class I Man Marker Training Pistol (a.k.a. SIMUNITION™2): One (1) Class I Man Marker Pistol, blue slide or slide with blue inserts, four ( 4) magazines with blue floor plates, night sights, FBI approved gun lock (lock approval shall be post award), operator's manual written in English, stackable hard plastic container.

Remove: Section C - Statement of Work in its entirety (pages 7-19)

Replace: Section C - Statement of Work in its entirety (page 7-19)

The following areas were added and/or revised: C.3.11, C.3.12, C.3.13, C.3.14, C.3.15, C.3.16, C.3.17, C.3.18, C.3.19, C.3.20, C.3.21, C.3.22, C.4.7.a, C.4.14.a

Add: The following clauses under Section 1.2 (page 31)

[16] 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns - Oct 2014 [17] 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan - Oct 2014 [20] 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages - Subcontracting Plan - Jan 1999

Remove: Section L.11 Instructions for Submission of Proposals (pages 86)

Proposals must be received by 12:00 PM/EST on Thursday, January 28, 2016.

Replace: Section L.11 Instructions for Submission of Proposals (pages 86)

Proposals must be received by 3:00 PM/EST on Monday, February 29, 2016.

Remove: Section M.3.6 - PHASE V Part A (page 110)

Each Offeror will have twe pistols per class evaluated during this phase. This test will stop when each pistol has reached a total of 20,000 rounds (including rounds fired in all previous phases).

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AMENDMENT #1, dated 10/30/2015, shall incorporate the following changes:

Replace: Section M.3.6- PHASE V Part A (page 110)

Each Offeror will have three pistols per class evaluated during this phase. This test will stop when each pistol has reached a total of 20,000 rounds (including rounds fired in all previous phases).

Remove: Section M.3.6 - PHASE V Part A (page 110)

Points will be awarded on the basis of the calculated total stoppage rate for all three pistols fired per class. For example Offeror "X" completed Phase W testing with their three Class I pistols totaling 10 stoppages. The three pistols fired a total of 24,000 cartridges. Thus the stoppage rate for purposes of points is 1 per 2,400.

Replace: Section M.3.6 - PHASE V Part A (page 110) Points will be awarded on the basis of the calculated total stoppage rate for all three pistols fired per class. For example Offeror "X" completed Phase V testing with their three Class I pistols totaling 10 stoppages. The three pistols fired a total of 24,000 cartridges. Thus the stoppage rate for purposes of points is 1 per 2,400.

Remove: Section M.3.6- PHASE V Part A (page 111)

At the conclusion of Phase V, Part A each pistol will repeat PHASE II, Part B, -&-Accuracy Assessment and PHASE II, Part B, 9-Tactical Light Assessment (FBI Provided Light) in order to document any degradation in performance.

Replace: Section M.3.6 - PHASE V Part A (page 111) At the conclusion of Phase V, Part A each pistol will repeat PHASE II, Part B, 6-Accuracy Assessment and PHASE II, Part B, 9-Tactical Light Assessment (FBI Provided Light) in order to document any degradation in performance.

ADD: Questions and Answers, posted 10/30/2015, under Section J, Attachments.

* * * NO FURTHER CHANGES * * *

[Amendment 1, dated 10/30/2015]

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

C.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is the Federal Government's principal agency responsible for investigating violations of more than 260 Federal statutes.

As the principal investigative arm of the United States Department of Justice, FBI personnel are involved in high threat assignments where deadly force may be used.

The FBI has a need to acquire the following semi-automatic pistols for use by armed personnel during the course of training and operations:

Class I Compact Pistol;

Class II Full Size Pistol;

Class I Inert Training Pistol (a.k.a. Red Handle);

Class I Man Marker Training Pistol (a.k.a. SIMUNITION);

Class I & Class II Pistol Replacement Parts

The reliability of a pistol followed by the accuracy potential of a pistol is paramount to the survival of armed FBI personnel and others in the face of a violent confrontation. FBI firearms are stored, carried, and fired around the world and must be capable of withstanding extreme environmental conditions along with the rigors of FBI training and operations.

C.2 SCOPE

C.2.1 Provide pistols and replacement parts that are satisfactory as reflected in quality assurance testing designed to ensure proper functionality.

C.2.2 Deliver within 90 days after receipt of order. Deliveries of pistols and parts shall be shipped FOB "Destination" within the CO NUS, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

C.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1 Pistols shall safely fire 9mm Luger ammunition in all operational and training environmental conditions.

C.3.2 Class I & II pistols shall have the same operating system and control mechanisms with the only difference being the slide, barrel, frame, and grip dimensions.

C.3.3 Pistols delivered to the Government shall be new and not previously used. This includes every component part of the pistol and magazines.

C.3.4 Contractor shall manufacture the entire quantity of pistols at their facility within established time frames.

C.3.5 Contractor may purchase components for the firearm from other sources; however, the Contractor shall be the primary manufacturer of the pistol. Contractor may not use or employ any subcontractors without the prior approval of the COR.

C.3.6 Contractor shall provide proof of liability insurance annually in the amount of at least $5,000,000.00.

C.3.7 Contractor shall be capable of conducting continuous in-house quality control testing to ensure all performance characteristics of pistols are maintained in accordance with the recommended specifications.

C.3.8 Contractor shall possess the capability to conduct failure analysis on any pistol or component returned by the Government which does not function as designed or that exhibits signs of an obvious anomaly.

C.3.9 Contractor shall not make any unannounced alterations to the pistol design or components without prior notification to and written approval by the COR.

C.3.10 Although not required, it is preferred the Contractor be certified by an authorized registrar that offers third-party audit services to the ISO 90002 series standards, namely the International Standards of Quality Control as described in International Standard ISO 9001 (Quality Systems - Model for quality assurance in design, development, production, installation and servicing).

C.3 .11 Class I and II live fire pistols must fire FBI service ammunition at a minimum average of 900 FPS.

C.3.12 Class I and II live fire pistols must accurately fire FBI training and service ammunition.

C.3.13 Major component parts within Class I and II live fire pistols must be interchangeable within their own Class.

C.3.14 Class I and II live fire pistols shall not cause serious physical injury to a shooter when firing a live service cartridge into a projectile lodged within the barrel.

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The source from which the International Standard ISO 9001 may be obtained is: ANSI, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036, Telephone Number: 212-642-4900.

C.3.15 Class I Man Marker pistols must fire FBI Man Marker SIMUNITION™ cartridges accurately.

C.3.16 Class I and II live fire pistols must be capable of withstanding a four foot drop onto smooth concrete.

C.3.17 Magazines for Class I and II live fire pistols must be capable of withstanding a four foot drop onto smooth concrete.

C.3.18 Class I and II live fire pistols must be able to function reliably with a tactical light attached.

C.3.19 Class I and II live fire pistols must be able to function reliably at temperatures ranging from -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

C.3.20 Class I and II live fire pistols must be capable of withstanding exposure to sand.

C.3.21 Class I and II live fire pistols must be capable of withstanding exposure to salt water.

C.3.22 The slide and barrel must display the pistol serial number.

C.4 SPECIFICATIONS

C.4.1 CALIBER

Pistols shall be chambered for the 9mm Luger cartridge and must be capable of firing 9mm Luger ammunition which is in compliance with the specifications as outlined by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI)3.

C.4.2 PISTOL PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

C.4.2.a

C.4.2.b

Barrel4

Class I: Barrel shall be a minimum of 3. 7 5" not to exceed 4.2 5" Class II: Barrel shall be a minimum of 4.26" not to exceed 5.20"

Barrel lengths between the two classes of pistol shall not be closer than 0.5''.

Height5

Class I: No less than 4.75" and no greater than 5.6" Class II: No greater than 6"

3 Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., 11 Mile Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut 06470, rpatterson@saami.orgorwww.saami.org.

4 The barrel length will be measured from the end of the muzzle to the breech face with the slide in the forward locked position(+/- 0.05") 5 The height will be measured from the top of the rear sight to the lower most portion of the floor plate of a magazine inserted and locked in the pistol.

C.4.3 MAGAZINES

C.4.3.a

C.4.3.b

C.4.3.c

C.4.3.d

C.4.3.e

C.4.3.f

C.4.3.g

C.4.3.h

C.4.3.i

Capacity Class I: Magazine shall hold a minimum of 14 cartridges Class II: Magazine shall hold a minimum of 16 cartridges

Magazine shall positively lock in the magazine well.

Class II magazines shall fit in Class I pistols and function the pistol as designed.

No extended magazines, or"+" floor plates, for any Class of pistol are permitted.

Magazine shall release and fall free from the magazine well when magazine catch is completely depressed regardless of the number of cartridges contained within the magazine and regardless of the position of the slide (i.e., forward or locked to the rear). This is required when the pistol is held with the sights level and with the magazine floorplate oriented down.

All magazine components shall be constructed of a material which is rust and corrosion resistant.

A finish applied to metal magazines is permitted.

The follower shall move freely in the magazine body without binding and shall position each round for positive feeding.

It is preferred the follower be a high visibility color (orange, red, yellow, etc.).

Magazines shall have witness holes which will permit viewing the number of rounds in at least 5 round intervals.

It is preferred witness holes exist for each cartridge contained in the magazine starting with cartridge number 4 and showing every cartridge contained in the magazine thereafter.

Magazine floor plate shall:

Be removable for magazine disassembly without the use of specially designed tools. Use of the supplied armorer's tool is acceptable.

Remain securely affixed when dropped from a height of 48" onto a hard surface regardless of the number of cartridges contained in the magazine or the orientation of the magazine upon impact.

Aid in the positive seating of the magazine during loading.

Enable positive gripping and rapid manual extraction of the magazine if the magazine is locked in place as a result of a malfunction (e.g., double feed) or if the shooter is wearing gloves.

Have a small ledge ("toe") on the front of the magazine to aid the shooter in rapid extraction of the magazine. This ledge must protrude forward of the grip (nominally 0.10" - 0.15") to enable the non-shooting hand to strip the magazine from the pistol. See image below:

Figure 1

Pistol grip

Magazine floor plate

Have a floor plate colored red for the Inert training pistol. Design must match floor plate as noted above.

Have a floor plate colored blue for the Man Marker training pistol. Design must match floor plate as noted above.

C.4.4 MAGAZINE DISCONNECTOR/SAFETY

None allowed. The pistol shall fire with the magazine removed and a live round in the chamber.

C.4.5 MAGAZINE WELL

The edges at the entrance of the magazine well shall be beveled in order to aid in the ease of reloading on both Class I & II pistols.

It is preferred the Class II pistol have a flared magazine well entrance. This flare should extend no more than 0.100" beyond the outside of the grip on each side.

C.4.6 MAGAZINE CATCH/RELEASE

C.4.6.a The magazine catch shall be located on the frame near the junction of the trigger guard and the grip.

C.4.6.b

C.4.6.c

C.4.6.d

C.4.6.e

C.4.6.f

The magazine catch shall be ambidextrous.

It is allowable for this to be accomplished by moving the magazine catch button from the left side to the right side by an FBI gunsmith.

The magazine catch shall be activated by depressing the catch with a lateral movement by the shooter's thumb/finger.

It is not allowable to have a magazine catch which is activated by a downward movement.

The magazine catch shall be designed to allow for positive release of the magazine when fully depressed by the shooter.

The magazine catch shall be designed and positioned to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent release of the magazine during handling and/ or firing.

The magazine catch shall release with a minimum of 4 lbs. of pressure and shall require no more than 7 lbs. of pressure to release.

Contractor shall offer a magazine catch of two sizes (e.g., standard and extended).

C.4. 7 TRIGGER

C.4.7.a

C.4.7.b

Trigger Mechanism Type / Class I & II

The trigger pull shall be consistent in both length and weight of pull for the first shot and all subsequent shots.

Firing pin/Striker fired only.

There shall be no method of manually cocking pistol (to any degree) other than by pressing the trigger or through movement of the slide.

If a trigger safety is present, it is preferred the safety match the contour of the trigger bow.

Trigger Pull Weight6 /Class I & II

Trigger pull weight shall be no less than 4.5 lbs. nor exceed 6 lbs.

Pistol must fire with 6 lbs. of pressure and shall not fire with 4.25 lbs.

pressure.

Manually adjustable triggers are not permitted.

6 Custom Gunsmithing, Inc., NRA Weight System will be used for this evaluation (available through Brownells at www.brownells.com, product number 678-650-000WB)

C.4.8 EXTERNAL SLIDE STOP LEVER

C.4.8.a

C.4.8.b

C.4.8.c

C.4.8.d

C.4.8.e

C.4.8.f

The slide stop lever shall lock the slide to the rear position upon firing the last round in the magazine.

It should be easily engaged by the shooter while maintaining positive control of the pistol.

It should be easily disengaged by the shooter while maintaining positive control of the pistol.

The slide stop lever should be designed such that it is unlikely a shooter will inadvertently engage or override the control during normal firing.

The slide stop lever should be easily manipulated by both left and right handed shooters.

Ambidextrous slide stop levers are permitted.

Contractors must offer a slide stop lever of two sizes (e.g., standard and extended).

C.4.9 MANUAL EXTERNAL SAFETY

None allowed. Only safeties which are disengaged by the rearward movement of the trigger are allowed (i.e., passive).

C.4.10 DECOCKING LEVER

None allowed.

C.4.11 GRIP SAFETY

None allowed.

C.4.12 FIRING PIN/STRIKER DISCONNECTOR

The pistol shall have a mechanism which will prevent the pistol from firing out of battery and prevent firing pin/striker from being released while the trigger is held to the rear after firing.

C.4.13 FIRING PIN/STRIKER BLOCK

The pistol shall have a mechanism which will prevent firing pin/striker from moving forward without manipulation of the trigger.

C.4.14 SIGHTS

C.4.14.a

C.4.14.b

Material shall be made of durable metal and capable of withstanding:

20,000 round endurance firing cycle.

One handed immediate action drills where the shooter will utilize the front edge of the rear sight by supporting it against the edge of a ballistic shield, holster, etc., and cycling the slide.

Shall be black and non-reflective.

Characteristics

Front and rear sight must allow the shooter to acquire the proper sight alignment rapidly.

The proper alignment of the sights will be consistent with "equal height, equal light" sight alignment. The information line for the FBI is the top of the metallic sights.

Figure 2 below represents 25 yard point of aim/point of impact:

Figure 2

Low profile sights are preferred to reduce interference when holstering and drawing, specifically when utilizing a concealing garment.

Front sight shall be a single blade type which is capable of alignment within the rear sight notch and be of rectangle/square appearance to the shooter.

Rear sight shall have a square rear notch.

The front and rear sight shall remain securely in place during firing and other law enforcement related activities.

C.4.14.c

C.4.14.d

C.4.14.e

C.4.14.f

Windage Adjustments

The rear sight shall be adjustable for windage within a dovetail or similar cut.

These adjustments will be made by the use of a sight adjustment tool specifically designed for sight adjustment (e.g., sight pusher).

The front sight may be adjustable for windage; however, it is preferred the front sight be fixed.

Elevation Adjustments

Elevation adjustments may only be accomplished by removal and replacement of the rear sight for a different height.

A minimum of three different rear sight height options are required (e.g., standard, low and high).

The rear sight shall be marked with a number or symbol indicating its relative height.

Elevation adjustments accomplished by the removal and replacement of the front sight are not permitted.

Range of Windage and Elevation Adjustments

Elevation and windage adjustments must allow for the range of sight adjustments to move the point of impact at least 3" radially from the point of aim using FBI service ammunition fired at a distance of 25 yards.

Low-light Sights (a.k.a. Night Sights)

Front and rear sights shall be equipped with self-luminous capsules which allow the shooter to align the sights in low light conditions.

Night sights shall allow for a horizontal sight alignment of the three self-luminous capsules in a row.

Front sight shall contain one capsule and the rear sight shall contain two capsules which will align on the left and right of the front sight.

Night sights shall contain tritium or an equivalent self-luminous material all of the same color.

The self-luminous material shall appear green in color.

WARRANTY: The sights shall have a minimum service life of 10 years from date of receipt by the FBI.

C.4.14.g

C.4.14.h

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WARRANTY: The sights shall be impervious to damage by commonly available gun cleaning solvents and lubricants.

Luminous portion of sights shall not be visible from muzzle end of pistol.

Luminous portion of sights may have a white color outline visible to shooter.

The sights delivered on the pistols shall be Trijicon7, Bright and Tough Night™ Sights, or similar.

High Visibility Sights

High visibility sights are required for Class I & II pistols.

It is preferred these sights be the Trijicon8 HD night sights (GL1010) or similar high visibility sights.

The high visibility sights may have a "U'' notch in the rear sight.

Sight Replacement

Front and rear sights shall be removable by FBI gunsmiths.

C.4.15 FRAME/RECEIVER

C.4.15.a

C.4.15.b

C.4.15.c

C.4.15.d

Finger grooves on the frame are not permitted.

The frame must have a non-slip surface on the area of hand contact for both right and left handed shooters.

Frames which allow for different hand sizes are required. Regardless of how each Contractor accommodates different hand sizes they must be able to support at least 3 sizes commonly referred to as small, medium and large.

Two acceptable methods of accommodating for different hand sizes are:

Multiple Frame Sizes Two alternate sizes must be available and supplied with each pistol.

Grip/Frame Inserts Two alternate sizes must be available and supplied with each pistol.

It is required the size of a frame or insert be marked on an exterior surface (e.g., "M" for medium, "L" large) for rapid identification without disassembly.

7 Trijicon Inc., 49385 Schafer Avenue, Wixom, Michigan {248) 960-7700 8 Ibid

C.4.15.e

C.4.16 SLIDE

C.4.16.a

The frame shall have a locking slot groove/rail to affix a tactical light.

Pistol locking slot grooves/rails generally fall into two categories: 0.150" or 0.206" wide nominally.

Although not required, it is preferred the locking slot groove be 0.206" wide (Picatinny width).

Grasping Grooves (i.e .. slide serrations)

Grasping grooves are required on the rear grasping surface of the slide.

The rear grasping surface of the slide is the area located on the right and left side of the slide near the rearmost portion of the slide where readily accessible to the shooter.

It is permissible for a second set of grasping grooves to be located towards the muzzle of the pistol.

C.4.16.b Slide Resistance Force

A maximum of 21 pounds of force shall be necessary to manually move the slide from the forward locked position to the rear most limit of the slide movement.

Slide must fully cover the barrel (with the exception of the chamber portion of the barrel) allowing for no more than 0.25" of the muzzle to be exposed for both Class I & II pistols.

C.4.17 EXTERIOR FINISH

C.4.17.a

C.4.17.b

C.4.17.c

C.4.17.d

C.4.17.e

C.4.17.f

All Class I & II pistol's exposed parts shall be a matte black non-reflective finish.

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

The finish shall durable, rust resistant, and salt water corrosion resistant.

Class I & Class II pistols (frame & slide )shall be available, as an option, in a tan color similar to Flat Dark Earth and a green color similar to Ranger Green.

Inert training pistol shall be provided with red frame and matching red slide.

The slide of the Man Marker training pistol shall be blue in color (blue inserts are acceptable) with the frame black or blue.

C.4.18 INTERNAL FINISH

C.4.18.a All internal surfaces shall be void of rough surfaces at critical points of movement and polished as necessary to provide minimal friction and wear to promote functional reliability.

C.4.18.b Internal parts finish shall be durable, rust resistant, and salt water corrosion resistant.

C.5 ARMORER COURSE

Provide armorer course (Basic and Advanced), for up to 25 participants, within 45 days of award at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and each option year throughout the life of the contract.

C.6 GUNSMITH SPECIALTY TOOLS

Provide per 50 pistols purchased:

Weapon disassembly tool set (qty. 1);

Rear sighttool (qty. 1) Front sight tool, if different (qty. 1)

C. 7 AUTHORIZED BUYERS

In addition to the FBI, the following U.S. Government entities may purchase pistols and/or parts under the contract:

United States Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security United States Marshals Service Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms United States Postal Service United States Treasury Department Drug Enforcement Agency United States Capitol Police United States Park Police United States Department of Energy Office of Inspector General (all Federal agencies) United States Department of Defense9

Periodic adjustments may be made to the authorized buyer list throughout the life of the contract. Authorization will be provided on a case by case basis and require advance written approval by the FBI Contracting Officer.

All orders shall be prioritized in the order they are received.

Emergency orders placed by the FBI, as identified by CO or COR, shall receive priority over all other orders under this contract.

9 DOD purchases require advanced written approval by COR.

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C.8 REPORTS

Contractor shall provide a quarterly usage report to the Contracting Officer within ten (10) calendar days of the end of the quarter [Jan-Mar/Apr-Jun/Jul-Sep/Oct-Dec] during which pistol orders were received. Report shall include:

i. Contract Number

ii. Period of Performance (e.g., Base Year /Qtrl)

iii. List of individual delivery orders "ACCEPTED" during the quarter for each authorized buyer (include delivery order number & dollar value of order).

NOTE: "ACCEPTED" refers to an order that has been received during the quarter, regardless if the order shipped. When an order has been received/accepted by the Contractor, the maximum, not to exceed, contract value is impacted.

iv. Total dollar value of all accepted orders during the quarter (combined quarterly figure).

v. Total dollar value of usage to date (current quarterly figure combined with previous quarters) under the contract.

C.9 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

C.9.1 Contractor shall provide specific information on Quality Control measures applied to all pistols acquired under this contract. Any revisions shall be forwarded to the COR within 5 calendar days of the effective date.

C. 9.2 Pistols which fail any portion of Contractor's Quality Control testing shall be rejected and not shipped. No further attempts shall be made to correct or otherwise remediate a pistol which has failed any portion of the Quality Control testing, for purposes of delivery under this contract.

C.10 SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL

All required security forms and fingerprint cards will be provided to the Contractor by the COR, upon request. On-site visits require a minimum of 48 hours advance notice, unless an exigent circumstance exists which will require prior COR or Contracting Officer approval.

C.11 MEDIA STATEMENTS

All press statements and releases related to the contract shall receive advance written approval by the Contracting Officer.

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RFP-OSCU-DSU1503

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Posted October 30, 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, Officer, at lennifer.Unger@ic.fbi.gov by COB, November 9, 2015.

QUESTION 1:

Reference: Section B.1 DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES

The Class I Man Marker Training Pistol is the only one of the four pistols that does not require night sights. Please confirm if this is correct.

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1

QUESTION 2:

Reference: Section C.4.2.b HEIGHT

Our pistol candidate will comply with this requirement with the standard sight height. Please confirm this interpretation is correct.

ANSWER: PURSUANT TO C.4.14.d, PAGE 14, THE ABOVE

INTERPRETATION WOULD BE CORRECT.

QUESTION 3:

Reference: Section C.4.6.f MAGAZINE CATCH/RELEASE

Our pistol candidate has an extended magazine catch that has an increased protrusion with respect to the standard one. Please confirm this meets the requirement.

ANSWER: IT APPEARS A STANDARD AND AN EXTENDED MAGAZINE

CATCH HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED ABOVE; TWO SIZES ARE REQUIRED

UNDER C.4.6.f, PAGE 11.

QUESTION 4:

Reference: Section C.4.8.f EXTERNAL SLIDE STOP LEVER

Our pistol candidate has an extended slide stop lever that has an increased protrusion with respect to the standard one. Please confirm this meets the requirement.

ANSWER: IT APPEARS A STANDARD AND AN EXTENDED SLIDE STOP

LEVEL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED ABOVE; TWO SIZES ARE REQUIRED

UNDER C.4.8.f, PAGE 12.

QUESTION 5:

Reference C.4.10. DECOCKING LEVER NONE ALLOWED

In order to ensure safe disassembly of our pistol without the need to pull the trigger, a recessed button should be pushed by means of a pointed object to decock the striker. Please confirm such feature meets the requirements

ANSWER: PROVIDED SUCH FEATURES ARE ONLY USED FOR

DISASSEMBLY.

QUESTION 6:

Reference: Section C.4.16.b SLIDE RESISTANCE FORCE

Please indicate the testing methods that will be used to measure slide resistence force (for example dead weights, spring gauge, electronic force gauge, etc.).

ANSWER: DEAD WEIGHTS

QUESTION 7:

Reference: Section C.4.15.a FINGER GROOVES

Our pistol candidate features an ergonomically profiled polymer grip unit praised by all shooters for its comfort. We are concerned that the FBI will consider our grip as having finger grooves and we request a clarification on this requirement. Please see images below. Does the FBI consider our grip to have finger grooves?

Note: The serialized receiver of our pistol is the metallic "chassis" inside the grip unit. The grip is an accessory component, easily replaceable by the user to change its color, size and configuration.

ANSWER: YES

QUESTION 8:

Reference: Section C.4.15.d

"It is required the size of a frame or insert be marked on an exterior surface (e.g., "M" for medium, "L" large) for rapid identification without disassembly.'

Please confirm the solution depicted hereunder with the marking inside the grip, visible by removing the magazine, is acceptable. Please note that the marked tab with the "M" is an integral part of the backstrap, all represented in green.

ANSWER: THE INSIDE OF THE MAGAZINE WELL IS NOT AN EXTERIOR

SURFACE.

QUESTION 9:

Reference: Section C.4. 7.a TRIGGER MECHANISM

"There shall be no method of manually cocking the pistol other than by pulling the trigger''.

Our pistol is a traditional striker fired design in which the pull of the trigger releases the pre-cocked striker. The cocking of the pistol is achieved by rearward movement of the slide (either manually or during firing). Is it the FBI's intent to disqualify all of the pistols that use this popular type of trigger mechanism?

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION 10:

Reference: Sections C.4.14.a SIGHT MATERIAL

This section specifies "steel" sights. Our sights are made of titanium, which is stronger and lighter than steel. Will the FBI consider accepting titanium sight systems?

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION 11:

Reference: Section 1.2(b)(41). Page 33

The last line of Clause I.2(b)(41) on page 33 of the Solicitation (FAR Clause 52.225- 1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014)) states that "[t]he Contractor shall deliver only domestic end products except to the extent that it specified delivery of foreign end products in the provision of the solicitation entitled 'Buy American Certificate.' [Emphasis added]."

We interpret this to mean that a foreign-made end item is allowed under the solicitation provided that the offeror discloses the foreign country place of manufacture in Clause K.2(f) on page 69 et seq. of the solicitation. Please confirm that our understanding is correct. Please also confirm that no penalization occurs if an offeror provides a foreign-made product as disclosed in its proposal to the Government. If penalization does occur, please specify what that penalization is and the statutory or regulatory basis for such.

ANSWER: K.2(f) ASKS THE OFFEROR TO LIST AS FOREIGN END

PRODUCTS THOSE END PRODUCTS MANUFACTURERED IN THE UNITED

STATES THAT DO NOT QUALIFY AS DOMESTIC END PRODUCTS, i.e., AN

END PRODUCT THAT IS NOT A COTS ITEM AND DOES NOT MEET THE

COMPONENT TEST IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF THE DEFINITION OF

"DOMESTIC END PRODUCT."

THE CERTIFICATE UNDER K.2(f) WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR

DISCLOSING END PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE UNITED

STATES.

THE GOVERNMENT SHALL EVALUATE OFFERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE BUY AMERICAN STATUTE; AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

OUTLINED IN FAR PART 25.

QUESTION 12:

Section J / Attachment #1 Pricing Matrix CLIN #0004 - Class I / Man Marker Training Pistol (aka: Simunition) SIMUNITION - QUANTITY

Please clarify the quantity required. It seems that a maximum of Simunition equal to the Class I and II pistols will be required. Is this correct that a maximum quantity of 25,000 items per year is required? Note: This could result in the unintentional price increase of the Simunition pistol if additional equipment/tooling is required to increase its manufacturing capacity.

ANSWER: ESTIMATED QUANTITIES UNDER SECTION J, ATTACHMENT 1,

ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF POTENTIAL USAGE UNDER THE IDIQ

CONTRACT VEHICLE, AS ORDERS ARE PLACED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.

FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES, CONSISTENT ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

ARE INCLUDED ACROSS EACH PERFORMANCE PERIOD TO ASSSIT WITH

COMPLETING A PRICE ANALYSIS DURING EVALUATIONS.

QUESTION 13:

Section J /Attachment #2 Past Performance Questionnaire

Since dur candidate pistol will not be in a standard configuration for the subject Bid, please confirm that, to complete the Past Performance Questionnaire, our selected Customers do not need to refer to the identical pistol we are offering, but to any firearm product in our company's portfolio.

ANSWER: SECTION L.9, PARAGRAPH 2, ADDRESSES REFERENCES

SHOULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH EITHER CURRENT CONTRACTS OR

CONTRACTS PERFORMED WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS THAT ARE

SIMILAR TO THIS REQUIREMENT IN SCOPE, SIZE, COMPLEXITY.

QUESTION 14:

Section}/ Attachment#3 /Contractor's Checklist/List of previous Contracts

Since our candidate pistol will not be in a standard configuration for the subject Bid, please confirm that references to similar products, within our company's product portfolio, will be accepted.

ANSWER: ACCEPTABLE

QUESTION 15:

SectionM/PhaseII/PartA (training ammunition accuracy assessment)

Please clarify which measuring criteria is going to be taken into consideration for the group size. Diameter, maximum spread, other?

ANSWER: SEE PAGE 91, FOOTNOTE 19.

QUESTION 16:

SectionM/PhaseII/PartA (training ammunition accuracy assessment)

Please clarify which training ammo will be used to perform the assessment.

ANSWER: SEE PAGE 90, PHASE 11-V, GENERAL INFORMATION

REGARDING EVALUATIONS.

TRAINING: SPEER CARTRIDGE, PRODUCT CODE 53685

QUESTION 17:

Section M Phase II - Part B (drop test)

The firing pin impression (0.013") considered as sufficient (page 94) to determine the primer is defective is related to the firing pin dimensions and shape and, according to our experience, cannot be considered as an absolute value applicable to all pistol designs. Should the primer be indented, we propose to verify the correct functioning of the pistol, and the defective primer, by attempting to shoot another primed case through the same pistol. This will confirm that the pistol is functional and that the primer is defective.

ANSWER: SECTION M.3.6 /PHASE II/ Part B STANDS AS WRITTEN.

QUESTION 18:

Section M Phase II

In relation to the different tests, is it possible to prescribe a different procedure for lubrication in accordance to our maintenance manual?

ANSWER: USING THE SOLVENTS AND LUBRICANTS LISTED IN PHASE 11-

V, THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE FOLLOWED.

QUESTION 19:

Section M Phase IV (page 108) Major components

Please clarify how you define the failure of a major components. For example, if there are cracks that do not affect the safety and reliability of the pistol, are those cracks considered a failure?

ANSWER: A FAILURE OF A MAJOR COMPONENT WOULD INCLUDE ANY

CONDITION IDENTIFIED WHICH NOT ONLY AFFECTS FUNCTION OF THE

PISTOL AS DESIGNED, BUT ALSO COULD AFFECT SAFE

OPERATION/FIRING OF THE PISTOL EITHER PRESENTLY OR

CONCEIVABLY IN THE FUTURE. ALTHOUGH CRACKS OF MAJOR

COMPONENTS MAY NOT INITIALLY INTERFERE WITH NORMAL

OPERATION OF THE PISTOL, THEY CAN PROGRESS TO THE POINT THAT

FUNCTION AND SAFETY COULD BE COMPROMISED AT ANY TIME

THEREAFTER AND AS SUCH WOULD BE CONSIDERED A FAILURE OF THE

PART IN QUESTION.

QUESTION 20:

Section M Phase IV Testing

Please clarify the ammo quantities per type used during the tests.

ANSWER: IT IS ANTICIPATED SHOOTERS WILL FIRE APPROXIMATELY

80% SERVICE; 10% TRAINING; AND 10% FRANGIBLE.

QUESTION 21:

Section M Phase V Testing

Please clarify the ammo quantities per type used during the tests.

ANSWER: IT IS ANTICIPATED SHOOTERS WILL FIRE APPROXIMATELY

80% SERVICE; 10% TRAINING; AND 10% FRANGIBLE.

QUESTION 22:

Section M Phase V (page 110)

Please clarify the apparent contradiction of "two pistols per class evaluated during this phase" and "calculated total stoppage rate for all three pistols". Are two or three pistols being tested?

QUESTION 23:

Section M Phase V (pag. 110 and pag. 111)

Please confirm if there is a typographical error in the following statement on page 110:

"For Example Offeror "X" completed Phase IV." Do you mean Phase V?

Please confirm if there is a typographical error in the following statement on page 111:

"Phase II, Part B, 5-Accuracy Assessment". We have noted that Part B, 5 is the Man Marker testing.

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION 24:

Section B.1 - Identifies that an, "FBI approved gun lock (lock approval shall be post award) shall be included in the proposal submission, Does the FBI have a current approved gun lock? If so, would you please provide the manufacturer and part number of the current gun lock?

ANSWER: Master Lock 528

QUESTION 25:

Sections B.2, B.4, F.2, 1.7, M.3.4, and the Pricing Matrix identifies that a 10 year contract could possibly be awarded from this solicitation at an overall contract maximum of $85M. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Sub-part 17.204( e) identifies that a basic contract action and options period for supplies shall not exceed five (5) years without approved agency procedures; can the FBI provide clarification that there is an agency document stating that this proposed contract action can be awarded with a maximum 10 year period of performance? If the document exists, would the FBI please provide a copy of the document in its response for the Contractor to place in its files for future audits?

ANSWER: ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FOR

THIS PROCUREMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH

FAR PART 17. UPON AWARD, IT IS RECOMMENDED THE AWARDEE

MAINTAIN A COPY OF THE EXECUTED CONTRACT, FOR AUDIT

PURPOSES, TO SUPPORT A CONTRACT WITH A TWELVE MONTH BASE

AND NINE POSSIBLE ONE-YEAR OPTIONS.

QUESTION 26:

Section C.3.4 states that, "Contractor shall manufacture the entire quantity of pistols at their facility within established time frames." Then follows Section C.3.5, that states, "Contractor may purchase components for the firearm from other sources;

however, the Contractor shall be the primary manufacturer of the pistol. Must these parts be US produced? Contractor may not use or employ any subcontractors without prior approval of the COR." If Contractor is submitting a 9mm pistol manufactured outside the United States, would the FBI please provide an outline of the information needed for the document requesting subcontract approval? Also, please provide to whom the document is to be sent. Once the request for approval is provided, will the FBI provide an immediate turn-around response since this approval is to be included in the Contractor's submitted proposal?

ANSWER: THE GOVERNMENT SHALL EVALUATE OFFERS IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUY AMERICAN STATUTE; AND POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN FAR PART 25.

SUBCONTRACTING PLANS, IF NEEDED, ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THE

TIME OF SUBMISSION OF OFFER. UPON IDENTIFYING AN APPARENT

AWARDEE, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COORDINATE THE

SUBMISSION OF A FORMAL SUBCONTRACTING PLAN.

OFFERORS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE C.3.5 WITHIN THE TECHNICAL

PROPOSAL BY STATING THEIR INTENT TO UTILIZE SUBCONTRACTORS.

QUESTION 27:

Section II Attachment #3, Contractor's Checklist, second requirement, "Certification of "Made in the U.S.A," if the FBI provides approval in accordance with Section C.3.5, will this requirement be removed from checklist and Section L. 7?

ANSWER: THE INTENT IS FOR OFFERORS TO SELF CERTIFY "MADE IN

THE USA" FOR END PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED

STATES.

END PRODUCTS NOT MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES ARE

FOREIGN END PRODUCTS.

THE GOVERNMENT SHALL EVALUATE OFFERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE BUY AMERICAN STATUTE; AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

OUTLINED IN FAR PART 25.

QUESTION 28:

Section J/ Attachment #3, Contractor's Checklist, third requirement, "Certification pistols are manufactured at the vendor's facility," if the FBI provides approval in accordance with Section C.3.4, will this requirement is removed from checklist and Section L. 7?

ANSWER: NO

QUESTION 29:

Section L.8, the FBI is requesting a certification of active registration in the System for Award Management database. Will a copy of the current page from the SAM's page be sufficient?

ANSWER: YES

QUESTION 30:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - V General Information Regarding Evaluations, the proposal states all stoppages will be evaluated by an FBI Technical Evaluation Board and that a consensus will be achieved in order to categorize the stoppage. Who will be on this Technical Evaluation Board (i.e., FBI personnel, contractor personnel, etc.)?

ANSWER: THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF FBI

PERSONNEL AND ONE CONTRACTOR (BALLISTIC RESEARCH

ASSISTANT).

QUESTION 31:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part A (1) Velocity Evaluation.

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the velocity on the pistols submitted. However, we were unable to locate this requirement in the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the velocity qualifications were stated?

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION 32:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part A(2) Training Ammunition Accuracy Assessments (Ransom Rest).

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the accuracy of training ammunition on the pistols submitted. However, we were unable to locate this requirement in the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). We did see that a Ransom Rest insert is to be submitted with the proposal. However, it did not state the requirements for accuracy testing. Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the training ammunition accuracy assessment qualifications were stated?

QUESTION 33:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part A(3) Parts Interchangeability.

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the interchangeability of parts on the pistols submitted. However, we were unable to locate this requirement in the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the interchangeability requirement was stated?

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION 34:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part A( 4) Obstructed Bore Test.

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the bore test with the pistols submitted. However, we were unable to locate this requirement in the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the obstructed bore test requirement was stated?

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION 35:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part A(S) Man Marker Accuracy Assessment (Ransom Rest).

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the Man Marker Accuracy Assessment with the pistols submitted. However, we were unable to locate this requirement in the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). We did see that a Ransom Rest insert is to be submitted with the proposal. However, it did not state the requirements for accuracy assessment. Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the accuracy assessment requirement was stated?

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION 36:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part B(6) Service Ammunition Accuracy Assessment.

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the service ammunition accuracy with the pistols submitted. However, we were unable to locate this requirement in the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the service ammunition accuracy assessment requirement was stated?

QUESTION 37:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part B(9) and (10) Tactical Light Assessment.

We are confused on this evaluation. It is titled tactical light assessment but the evaluation describes shooting 450 cartridges from three pistols and provides a point score on how many stoppages were reported. Could the FBI please clarify this evaluation procedure?

ANSWER: THIS TEST IS DESIGNED TO ASSESS THE FUNCTIONAL

RELIABILITY OF THE PISTOL WITH A TACTICAL LIGHT ATTACHED.

QUESTION 38:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part B(ll) High Temperature Test.

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the pistols submitted in high temperatures. However, we were unable to locate this requirement in the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the requirement for pistols to perform in high temperature was stated?

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION 39:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part B(12) Low Temperature Test.

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the pistols submitted in low temperatures. However, we were unable to locate this requirement in the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the requirement for pistols to perform in low temperature was stated?

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION: 40:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part B(13) Sand Test.

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the pistols submitted when dropped in sand. However, we were unable to locate this requirement in the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the requirement for pistols to perform if introduced to sand was stated?

QUESTION 41:

Section M.3.6, Phase II - Part B(14) Salt Water Corrosion Testing.

This section describes how the FBI will evaluate the pistols submitted when submerged in water. However, we were unable to locate this requirement iri the Description/Specification/Work Statement (SOW). Could the FBI please clarify where, in the SOW, the requirement for pistols to perform if /when introduced to water was stated?

ANSWER: REFER TO AMENDMENT 1.

QUESTION 42:

Please provide a more detailed description of an extended slide stop. Does the FBI have any specific dimensions in either the horizontal or vertical planes/axis?

ANSWER: AN EXTENDED SLIDE STOP WOULD HAVE AN INCREASED

DIMENSION(S) IN ANY PLANE, AS COMPARED TO A "STANDARD" SLIDE

STOP. THE GOVERNEMNT HAS NO SPECIFIC DIMENSIONAL

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PART.

QUESTION 43:

Is there a requirement regarding Single Action or Double Action striker fired system? [REF. C.4.7.a, Page 12]

a. Fully cocked vs. Partially Cocked

ANSWER: THE STRIKER FIRED SYSTEM CAN BE PARTIALLY OR FULLY

COCKED AS LONG AS EACH TRIGGER PRESS ENGAGES THE FIRING

SYSTEM COMPONENTS IDENTICALLY EVERY TIME AND THE TRIGGER

WEIGHT REMAINS CONSISTENT.

QUESTION 44:

Our frame is designed in a way that it wraps the user's hand around the frame properly for optimum shooting performance. What is the FBI's definition of Finger Grooves? [REF. C.4.15.a, Page 16]

ANSWER: ANY CUT, DEPRESSION, INDENTATION, OR RIDGE

SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO PLACE A SHOOTER'S THIRD AND FOURTH

FINGERS IN A PRESCRIBED LOCATION ON THE FRONT STRAP OF THE

PISTOL FRAME.

QUESTION 45:

Can the Class II frame be the same size as the Class I frame or does it have to be bigger? [REF. C.23.2, Page 7]

If the…