Attachment_4_Technical-SOW_Final.pdf

Attachment 4

9mm PISTOL (STANDARD)

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS/Statement of Work

1. INTRODUCTION

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) intends to make a single award of an

Indefinite Delivery-Requirements Type Contract with firm-fixed prices, to produce a standard 9mm weapon for Correctional Officer duties that require the issuance of a sidearm.

Based on the unique nature of the FBOP, the weapon shall be a medium frame and high capacity. The weapon shall be corrosion resistant due to extremes of climate and structurally durable for long and reliable service life. The weapon shall be extremely reliable due to its potential for use in life threatening situations.

The weapon shall lend themselves to efficient operation of all controls by both right and left handed male and female staff, including those previously unfamiliar with firearms. The weapon shall not have active safety devices which must be deactivated to enable firing the weapon.

2. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

The standard weapon offered is required to meet the National Institute of Justice

(NIJ) Standard 0112.03. The NIJ Standard can be found at the following website:

https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/173943.pdf

The proposed standard weapon shall be a current production full size model of double action only with semi-automatic design.

The caliber shall be a 9mm (9x19) with a maximum barrel length of 4.9 inches.

The weapon must have a minimum capacity of 15 rounds. The weapon’s total weight shall not exceed 38 ounces without a magazine inserted. The total length of the weapon shall not exceed 8.5 inches.

The weapon should be made of stainless steel, alloy or polymer. The finish shall be non-reflective, matte or black. If stainless steel is not used, a rust resistant finish on non-stainless parts is required.

The sights of the weapon must be fixed commonly referred to as a “3-DOT reflective system”.

The grips must be constructed of synthetic material with a stippled, grooved or checkered surface.

https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/173943.pdf

The trigger reach shall be a maximum of 3.0 inches, measured from the front center of the trigger in a straight line to the nearest point at the rear of the grip or back strap. If used, the hammer shall be serrated or bobbed.

The pistol shall not have active safety devices which must be manually deactivated prior to firing. Safety devices which are deactivated solely by grasping and firing the pistol are permitted.

NO grip safety mechanism

NO De-cocking or cocking levers

The trigger mechanism shall have double-action only type operating characteristics.

The trigger mechanism must move a hammer or striker to a fully cocked position and release it to cause firing to occur. There shall be no method of manually cocking the pistol other than by pulling the trigger. The trigger pull shall be consistent in both length and weight of pull for the first and subsequent shots.

The weapon will not have a manual safety. The weapon shall have a firing pin/striker disconnect which will prevent the weapon from firing without activation of the trigger. The weapon shall have a disconnector which shall prevent the weapon from firing out of battery and prevent the hammer or striker from being released if the trigger is held to the rear after firing.

The magazine release shall be located on the frame of the weapon near the lower junction of the trigger guard and frame where it can be operated by the shooting hand of both left and right handed shooters.

The weapon will not have a magazine safety. The weapon shall be able to fire a round in chamber with the magazine removed.

3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

All weapons delivered shall be proof-tested at the factory with a Sporting Arms and

Ammunition Manufactures Institute (SAAMI) specification proof load. The manufacturers shall ensure all weapons are inspected by non-destructive test methods (i.e. magnetic particle and dye penetration) by factory personnel, and certified, as having passed the proof test. The certification must be serialized to the weapon and shall include the following:

1) Pressure test levels of the proof load;

2) The date tested;

3) The person conducting the tests; and

4) The procedure used.

This documentation will also be packed in the same box with the weapon.

4. SERVICEABILITY

The pistol and magazines shall be designed to allow disassembly and reassembly for routine cleaning/maintenance without the use of specially designed tools.

The weapon will be of a design that will allow it to be repaired with new Original

Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) parts, as well as, repaired serviceable used parts from like weapons. Additionally, OEM parts must be available. The parts shall include every individual part of the pistol except the frame.

WARRANTY

A minimum of one year warranty on parts and labor shall be provided. Parts shall be to OEM specifications.

5. TRAINING

The offered weapon must have a training program available through the weapon manufacturer to certify Security Officers/Armorers with weapons repair, maintenance, operation, and assembly.

6. ORDERING:

Orders will be placed via individual Delivery Orders by each location as needed.

The Delivery Order will contain the complete invoicing and shipping addresses.

7. DELIVERY

Contract terms require delivery of the 9MM Pistol within 90 days after receipt of delivery order. Delivery may be required for, but not limited to, approximately 120 institutions which are currently located throughout the 48-contiguous states, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Shipping is FOB Destination to all facilities.

8. INVOICES:

Invoices shall be mailed to, and paid by, the respective locations placing the Delivery Order.

9. PACKAGING AND MARKING:

Preservation, packaging, packing and marking of the items supplied and delivered under this contract shall be in accordance with current industry standards in order to prevent any deterioration and/or damage during shipping, handling, and storage, and to insure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destinations.

Each package SHALL be marked as follows:

“HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FOR DELIVERY TO FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL

INSTITUTIONS DELIVER TO ARMORY SECURITY OFFICER ONLY.”

Failure to properly mark package may result in immediate termination of contract.