SOW TRANSPORT OF FIREARMS.pdf

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)

191NLE23Q0019

TRANSPORTATION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXCESS DEPARTMENT OF STATE ASSETS

(FIREARMS)

STATEMENT OF WORK

TRANSPORTATION AND DESTRUCTION OF EXCESS DEPARTMENT OF STATE ASSETS

(FIREARMS)

GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Background The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is responsible for the development, supervision, coordination, and implementation of international narcotics control assistance activities and international criminal justice issues for the U.S. Department of State (DOS). INL is mandated to furnish assistance to countries and international organizations in stabilizing post-conflict societies and strengthening democracies through the institutional development of criminal justice systems. INL’s authorities are found in Chapter 8, Part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

In accordance with these mandates, upon the termination of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo, INL oversaw the repatriation of INL-funded weapons back to CONUS. After storing these firearms for several years, these firearms have been declared as excess property, are no longer required, and shall be destroyed in accordance with USG destruction standards.

B. Introduction

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement, Management Assistant and Post Support (INL/EX/MAPS) office has a requirement for demilitarization and transportation services in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Travel dates are to be determined and agreed upon with the vendor by the assigned Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or the Contracting Officer in conjunction with INL/EX/MAPS personnel.

The objective of this statement of work is for the demilitarization of firearms to include safe and secure shipment of the firearms from two pick up locations:

Priority Worldwide Services, Hanover, Maryland and Academi, Upper Marlboro, Maryland and deliver the shipment to a facility capable of demilitarizing government defense article assets (firearms).

C. Scope

The contractor shall perform the following tasks under this SOW:

Task 1: Disposal and Demilitarization

The contractor shall be responsible for the disposal and demilitarization of all excess and surplus Arms currently in the custody of the Department of State (DOS), Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in compliance with the standards/regulations referenced in the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (as applicable). The guidance for demilitarization (DEMIL) of DoD personal property supports the requirement of DoD Manual 4160.28 Volume 2 and the J3 Defense Demilitarization Procedural Guidance dated May 11, 2021. The number of firearms is approximately 410 assets and consist of semi-automatic pistols, rifles, and other weapons.

Description Quantity

Beretta 92FS 9mm pistol 368 ea

AK 47 12 ea.

Armalite M15A2 Rifle 7 ea.

Bushmaster XM15-E2S 5 ea.

Bushmaster AR 15 2 ea.

Combined Tactical System TL1- 37 38 mm Grenade Launcher

1 ea.

Glock 17 9 ea.

Glock 19 2 ea.

Mossberg 500 shotgun 2 ea.

Remington 870 Police Shotgun 2 ea.

Magazines, various 1 Lot

Methods range from removal and destruction of critical features to total destruction by cutting, crushing, melting, etc. The Department of State (DOS) prefers the contractor utilize an industrial rotary shredder for heavier mixed grades of material. This is the preferred method for a large quantity of material that will reduce the material to the level of scrap. If unable to utilize an industrial rotary shredder, the contractor will coordinate with INL on an approved alternate method.

Acceptable Methods of Destruction:

METHOD TOOLS

Cutting Wire cutter, axe, hacksaw, or equivalent. Cutting may also be accomplished by using oxygen acetylene cutting, oxygen-petrol cutting, plasma cutting, or air carbon arc cutting. Shearing is a form of cutting. Precision cutting is only authorized to downsize material for transportation or handling purposes.

Shredding Industrial rotary shredder for heavier mixed grades of material. This is the preferred method for a large quantity of material that will reduce the material to the level of scrap.

Crushing Hammer, sledgehammer, hydraulic pressure, or another appropriate tool to smash a fragile item.

Melting Industrial smelter to melt metal, rotary furnace, or incinerator.

Machine Guns. Machine guns should be demilitarized by melting, crushing by hydraulic pressure, or by torch cutting utilizing a cutting tip that displaces 1/2 inch of metal at a minimum, or by shearing the receiver in a minimum of two places, or by crushing in a hydraulic or similar type press. The barrel should be torch cut, sheared, or crushed in the chamber area and in two or more places to the extent necessary to prevent restoration to a useable condition. If shearing or crushing methods are used, the trunnion blocks and side frames must be completely cut through, broken, or distorted to preclude restoration to a usable condition.

Receivers. Receivers should be demilitarized by melting; or by crushing by hydraulic pressure, rotary shredding; or by shearing; or by torch cutting in a minimum of two places completely through the receiver, utilizing a cutting tip that displaces 1/2 inch of metal at a minimum; or by crushing in a hydraulic or similar type press to preclude restoration to a usable condition.

Bolts and Barrels. Bolts and barrels should be demilitarized by melting or crushing by hydraulic pressure, torch cutting utilizing a cutting tip that minimally displaces 1/2 inch of metal or crushed to the extent necessary to preclude restoration to a usable condition. Barrels should be demilitarized by cutting (rotary shredding, hydraulic pressure, shearing, or torching utilizing a cutting tip that displaces at least 1/2 inch of metal). At least three cuts must be made with at least one cut through the chamber area. All barrels must have a torch cut along the length of the barrel at the chamber end. The chamber cut must be at least one wall thickness of the barrel and cut through the entire length of the chamber. Cuts must be made completely through the barrel.

Bolts must be demilitarized by cutting (shear or torch) in a minimum of two places. A torch-cutting tip that displaces at least 1/2 inch of metal must be used and cuts must be made completely through the bolt.

Accessories. Accessories, including silencers, suppressors, mufflers, rifle scopes and military telescopic and optical sights including those designed for night sighting and viewing, and gun mounts (including bipods and tripods), must be demilitarized by melting, breaking, crushing, or cutting in a manner that precludes restoration to a usable condition.

Verification/Documentation:

A US Government representative/witness shall be present to verify the assets/property cannot be restored for further use as an item or for identification and association of related parts. The government employee acting as a verifier during all DEMIL activities will be on site at the contractor’s facility during the entire demilitarization process.

The contractor shall provide INL with proof of demilitarization.

1. The contractor shall provide documentation that displays/indicates the serial number; make, model and a date/time stamped photograph of the asset being destroyed.

or

2. The entire destruction process shall be video recorded to ensure proof of destruction. The video shall at a minimum display the serial number; make, and model as part of the video.

Task 2: Freight and Logistics Services

Carrier must be experienced in the transportation of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives (AA&E). The contractor will provide a box truck and driver, with the appropriate licenses and liability insurance to transport firearms across state lines. The contractor shall be responsible for loading, securing, and strapping of the shipment. The contractor shall ensure that there is a contingency plan in place for a backup vehicle with the same transport capabilities in case the primary vehicle becomes disabled. The contractor shall ensure that the driver(s) has no history of any criminal record. The contractor shall ensure that the driver(s) must carry a working cell phone and/or a satellite phone to facilitate communication with USG staff. The contractor shall provide the USG with the names of the drivers along with contact numbers prior to the packing and shipment date. The contractor will be responsible for pick-up, drop-off, parking (including costs), and waiting at or near meeting locations between stops.

INL will ensure that the outside of the package(s) will not be marked, labeled, or otherwise identify that the package(s) contain firearms.

Pick-up and Delivery Instructions

The contractor shall:

1. Meet USG personnel at Priority Worldwide Services at 7361 Coca Cola Dr, Hanover, MD 21076 @0700 for first loading.

2. After loading, the contractor shall proceed to second pick-up at Academi Training Center at 9801 Fallard Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

3. After loading the second pick-up, the contractor shall proceed to the disposal site and proceed with the destruction of the firearms.

Additional transportation requirements:

1. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding the possession, carrying, and shipping of Department of State firearms. This includes submitting ATF form 5320.20* (OMB No. 1140- 0010), application to transport interstate or temporarily export certain national firearms act and possessing Federal Firearms License (FFL) (If Applicable).

2. The contractor is required to notify the local, state, and federal Law Enforcement to declare that they are transporting weapons across state lines.

3. The contractor shall ensure the shipment of weapons are properly secured are stowed properly and safely for transport, and stowed in a manner to prevent access during transport and not co-mingled with other freight.

4. The contractor shall provide transportation that protects the contents of the shipment, prevents visibility to drivers and pedestrians during transport. Shipments of general cargo commodities shall not be combined or comingled with material requiring Transportation Protective Services (TPS) (if applicable). The shipment will be palletized and shall be placed flat on the floor of the truck. The truck shall accommodate forklift loading, and have a powered liftgate rated for at least 2500 libs lift capacity for lifting and lowering pallets and include one (1) pallet jack and one (1) heavy duty dolly with a minimum rated capacity lift capacity of 1000 lbs.

5. The contractor shall be provided a copy of the physical inventory of the shipment and a printout of the travel plan with pre-approved alternate travel route(s) from the point of departure in Hanover, MD and Upper Marlboro, MD to point of the facility identified for the demilitarization of the firearms.

6. Prior to departure, the vendor will attend onsite briefing by Department of State personnel for planning.

7. USG State Department personnel will accompany the driver by following behind the shipment from each departure and destination. The driver must wait to be dismissed by USG personnel after downloading the shipment at the final destination point.

8. The Contractor assumes responsibility for all damage or injury to persons or property occasioned through the use, maintenance, and operation of the Contractor’s vehicles or other equipment by, or the action of, the Contractor or the Contractor’s employees and agents.

9. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will provide the contractor with a detailed schedule in advance of the scheduled pickup date.

10. The contractor in conjunction with the INL’s assigned COR shall ensure that reports in the event of theft or loss of the firearms are submitted within 7two (2 hours to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), Intelligence Division, BATF Headquarters, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 20226 of all confirmed thefts and losses of AA&E.

Packing List

Item Dimension Density Quantity Weight Safe 60X28X23in 86.67 cu ft

3.53 lb./cuft 4 Approx. 750 lbs.

ea.

Firearms 40X48X78in 22.36 cu ft

4.62 lb./cuft 4 Approx. 400 lbs.

ea.

Magazines 1 Lot

Period of Performance:

The period of performance is for thirty (30) business days from the Notice to Proceed. The USG estimates that all packaging, and transportation work can be accomplished within one business day.

AWARD TYPE: The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order for the requirements identified in this RFQ. The price shall include all direct and indirect costs, profit, shipping/delivery charges, interstate license requirements, federal registration, insurance, etc. The price will not be subject to adjustment after award.

Place of Performance:

Pickup Locations:

1. Priority Warehouse, 7361 Coca Cola Drive Hanover, Maryland, 21076, and

2. Academi, 6101 Fallard Dr. Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 20772

Drop off Location: TBD (WV)