Statement of Requirements for training rounds.pdf

Proposal Instructions

Proposals must be submitted in writing

Proposals shall be submitted in two sections, Technical Proposal and Price Proposal

Technical Proposal. U.S. Secret Service requires the submission explanation addressing all the requirements detailed in the Specifications and Descriptions. Technical proposals shall include a full description of all ammunition being submitted for evaluation, complete with all specifications and performance characteristics. For this acquisition, the manufacturer must have a Quality Management System in place that enables the organization to identify, measure, control, and improve key manufacturing processes. Additionally, they must provide a current QC/QA process synopsis including examples of their quality plans for the manufacturing of USSS firearms with their solicitation sample. (Submission of a complete copy of the manufacturer's Quality Manual or a copy of the manufacturer's ISO certification will fulfill this requirement.) Additionally, the manufacturer must list any commercial warranty being offered for the ammunition. Both the offeror’s quality control plan and warranty will be incorporated into the contract.

Two (2) copies of the technical proposal are to be submitted. One copy shall accompany sample rounds, and one copy shall be submitted with the Price proposal.

Product Sample: each offeror shall provide an initial sample of 1000 rounds of each type of ammunition for which they are submitting a proposal for testing by the Secret Service. All samples must clearly marked to indicate Offeror’s name, solicitation number, ammunition Lot number, and CLIN to which it applies. Any unmarked samples will be rejected as unresponsive and will not be tested. All samples shall be sent to:

U.S. Secret Service (RTC) Communications Center

245 Murray Lane SW; MS #8192 Washington, DC 20223

ATTN: Duane Tomaszewski

Testing Criteria

Ammunition will be awarded by Best Value comparison with the order of importance being technical criteria followed by price followed by Past Performance rating.

Ammunition that fails to pass any aspect of specification(s) shall be considered technically unacceptable and no additional testing shall be performed

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) shall be included which each product submitted

Up to two (2) products may be awarded for each CLIN

Accuracy

The accuracy test for rifle ammunition will be performed utilizing a Universal Receiver, a SAAMI specified test barrel. Five (5) strings of ten (10) shots will be fired. The maximum extreme spread at 100 yards, measured from center to center between the two (2) furthest shots, shall be in accordance with performance standards for each caliber as indicated on specification sheet for each CLIN

The accuracy test for pistol ammunition will be performed utilizing a Universal Receiver, A SAAMI specified test barrel. Five (5) strings of ten (10) shots will be fired. The maximum extreme spread at twenty-five (25) yards, measured from center to center between the two (2) furthest shots, shall be in accordance with performance standards for each caliber as indicated on specification sheet for each CLIN.

*United States Secret Service reserves the right to use, (at government expense) an outside testing facility for any of the test describe within this solicitation.

Descriptions and Specifications

1. General – This contract shall provide ammunition for the United States Secret Service for the Base period and four (4) option years.

2. Scope of Work – The requirements shall include the furnishing of small arms ammunition in accordance with the specifications listed. All ammunition furnished shall meet the minimum voluntary Industry Performance Standards for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers as stated by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturer’s Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) unless otherwise noted in specification.

3. Minimum Shell Casing – Unless otherwise specified, shell case for all items must be brass or higher quality. All cases shall be of virgin condition. No reloaded or used shell cases will be accepted.

4. Primers –The contractor shall select the propellant and primer needed to achieve the minimum performance standards provided with specifications. The propellant and primer must be newly manufactured, within 12 months. All cartridges within one lot shall be loaded with the same propellant and the same lot of primers.

5. All ammunition furnished under this contract shall be no older than two years from the date of manufacture.

6. Non-toxic Ammunition – Offeror shall provide a complete list of components of the cartridges submitted sufficient to determine that the case, and projectile are non-toxic and produce non-toxic by-products. This information shall be provided in the form of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The MSDS shall be provided on or before product sample submittal and at any time MSDS is changed due to component change.

7. Chamber Pressure – Chamber pressures must fall within SAAMI specifications for each submitted product. Unless otherwise stated in CLIN.

8. Packing and Packaging – Material shall be packed for shipment in such a manner that will insure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at destination.

Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Commission Regulations, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or regulations of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation.

9. Marking – Each carton and exterior shipping container shall be marked in accordance with Federal Standard 123 (Marking for Domestic Shipment) on the outside surface with nomenclature quantity, manufacturer’s name, and lot number. The contract number and delivery order number shall also be marked on the outside surface of each exterior shipping container.

10. Packing List – A packing list or other suitable document shall accompany shipment and shall show (a) name and address of vendor, (b) name and address of consignee,

(c) Government contract and delivery order number, (d) Government bill of Lading number covering shipment, if any, and (e) description of material shipped, including item number, quantity, number of containers, and package number, if any.

11. Acceptance – Final inspection, acceptance and testing shall be performed at the

James J. Rowley Training Center, Laurel, Maryland. The U.S. Secret Service shall perform acceptance testing in accordance with the Statement of Work / Specifications under the contract. These tests shall be performed by the U.S. Secret Service on each shipment of ammunition received under this contract.

CLIN 001

Caliber – 9MM Blank (UTM compatible)

Case – Metallic

Minimum safe distance shall not be less than 15 feet when fired from a UTM modified Glock 19T Gen 5.

Cartridge shall be function tested in a UTM modified Glock 19T Gen 5

- Must function reliably in designated weapons

- Function tested in Glock 19 Gen 5 - Magazines will be loaded to capacity (15 rounds). The loaded magazine will be inserted into the test pistol its slide locked to the rear. The slide will be sent forward which will feed and chamber the first round.

The weapon will be fired until both chamber and magazine are empty. The procedure shall repeat five (5) times, for a total of 75 rounds (Glock 19 Gen 5). If one malfunction occurs, (failure to feed, chamber, fire, extract, or eject), the test procedure will be repeated. If another malfunction occurs during the second test and is ammunition related, the lot shall be rejected.

(see Test Protocols for specific details)

CLIN 002

Caliber – 5.56 Blank (UTM compatible)

Case – Metallic

Minimum safe distance shall not be less than 15 feet when fired from a Knight Armament SR 16 weapon utilizing an UTM AR15 5.56 MMR/Blank conversion kit (PN 01-3900)

Cartridge shall be function tested in a Knight Armament SR 16 weapon utilizing an UTM AR15

5.56 MMR/Blank conversion kit (PN 01-3900)

- Must function reliably in designated weapon

- Function tested in Knight Armament SR 16 weapon utilizing an UTM AR15 5.56 MMR/Blank conversion kit (PN 01-3900) - Thirty (30) cartridges shall be loaded into the magazine. The magazine will be inserted into the designated weapon. The bolt shall be opened, pulled to the rear and released forward, feeding a cartridge into the chamber. The weapon shall be fired until both magazine and chamber are empty.

This process shall be repeated one (1) additional time for a total of sixty (60) cartridges. If one malfunction (failure to feed, chamber, fire, extract, or eject) occurs, the procedure shall be repeated. If another malfunction occurs during the second test, and is ammunition related, the lot shall be rejected.

CLIN 003

Cartridge – 9MM Marking Round

Projectile Mass – 7 grains +/- 2 grain marking cartridge

Projectile Material – Plastic

Casing – Metallic

Accuracy – 10.00 inches at 20 yards

Marking Compound – non-toxic, detergent based, water washable, inert

Marking Color – must be available in minimum 4 colors (R, G, B, Y)

Cartridge shall be function tested in marking cartridge UTM modified Glock 19T Gen 5

- Function tested in Glock 19T Gen 5 - Magazines will be loaded to capacity (15 the rear. The slide will be sent forward which will feed and chamber the first round.

The weapon will be fired until both chamber and magazine are empty. The procedure shall repeat five (5) times, for a total of 75 rounds (Glock 19 Gen 5). If one malfunction occurs, (failure to feed, chamber, fire, extract, or eject), the test

CLIN 004

Cartridge – 5.56 Marking Round (UTM compatible)

Projectile Mass – 7 grains +/- 1 grain marking cartridge

Projectile Material – Plastic

Casing – Metallic

Accuracy – 6.00 inches at 25 yards

Marking Compound – non-toxic, detergent based, water washable, inert

Marking Color – must be available in minimum 4 colors (R, G, B, Y)

MMR/Blank conversion kit (PN 01-3900) - Thirty (30) cartridges shall be loaded into the magazine. The magazine will be inserted into the designated weapon.

The bolt shall be opened, pulled to the rear and released forward, feeding a cartridge into the chamber. The weapon shall be fired until both magazine and chamber are empty. This process shall be repeated one (1) additional time for a total of sixty (60) cartridges. If one malfunction (failure to feed, chamber, fire, extract, or eject) occurs, the procedure shall be repeated. If another malfunction occurs during the second test, and is ammunition related, the lot shall be rejected.

CLIN 005

Cartridge – 9MM Non-Marking Round

Projectile Mass – 7 grains +/- 2 grain non marking cartridge

Projectile Material – Plastic

Casing – Metallic

Accuracy – 10.00 inches at 20 yards using a (4 inch barrel designed for the Glock 19)

Marking Compound – no marking compound

Cartridge shall be function tested in UTM modified Glock 19T Gen 5 weapons

- Function tested in Glock 19 Gen 5 - Magazines will be loaded to capacity (15 the rear. The slide will be sent forward which will feed and chamber the first round.

The weapon will be fired until both chamber and magazine are empty. The procedure shall repeat five (5) times, for a total of 75 rounds (Glock 19 Gen 5). If one malfunction occurs, (failure to feed, chamber, fire, extract, or eject), the test

CLIN 006

Cartridge – 5.56 Non-Marking Round (UTM compatible)

Projectile Mass – 7 grains +/- 1 grain non marking cartridge

Projectile Material – Plastic

Casing – Metallic

Marking Compound – no marking compound

MMR/Blank conversion kit (PN 01-3900) - Thirty (30) cartridges shall be loaded into the magazine. The magazine will be inserted into the designated weapon. The bolt shall be opened, pulled to the rear and released forward, feeding a cartridge into the chamber. The weapon shall be fired until both magazine and chamber are empty.

This process shall be repeated one (1) additional time for a total of sixty (60) cartridges. If one malfunction (failure to feed, chamber, fire, extract, or eject) occurs, the procedure shall be repeated. If another malfunction occurs during the second test, and is ammunition related, the lot shall be rejected.

YEAR 1 (Base)

CLIN

Product Description Quantity

(rounds/case) Price Per

Case Maximum cases to be ordered Extended

Price 0001 9MM Blank (UTM compatible) 1000/case

0002 5.56 Blank (UTM compatible)

900/case

0003 5.56 Blank Loud (UTM compatible)

900/case

0004 9MM Marking Round Various Colors (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

0005 5.56 Marking Round Various Colors (UTM compatible)

900/case

0006 9MM Non-Marking Round (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

0007 5.56 Non-Marking Round (UTM compatible)

900/case

0008 SR conversion bolt (UTM compatible) each

0009 SR conversion bolt firing pin (old) (UTM compatible) each

0010 SR conversion bolt firing pin (new) (UTM compatible) each

0011 SR Blue 30 Rd Magazines

0012 Glock 19T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

0013 Glock 19T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

0014 Glock 17T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

0015 Glock 17T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

0016 Glock 26T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

0017 Glock 26T Marking barrel (UTM compatible)

YEAR 2 (Opt Yr 1)

Product Description Quantity

(rounds/case) Price Per

Case Maximum cases to be ordered Extended

Price 1001 9MM Blank (UTM compatible)

1002 5.56 Blank (UTM compatible)

1003 5.56 Blank Loud (UTM compatible)

900/case

1004 9MM Marking Round Various Colors (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

1005 5.56 Marking Round Various Colors (UTM compatible)

900/case

1006 9MM Non-Marking Round (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

1007 5.56 Non-Marking Round (UTM compatible)

900/case

1008 SR conversion bolt (UTM compatible) each

1009 SR conversion bolt firing pin (old) (UTM compatible) each

1010 SR conversion bolt firing pin (new) (UTM compatible)

1011 SR Blue 30 Rd Magazines

1012 Glock 19T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

1013 Glock 19T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

1014 Glock 17T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

1015 Glock 17T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

1016 Glock 26T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

1017 Glock 26T Marking barrel

YEAR 3 (Opt Yr 2)

Product Description Quantity

(rounds/case) Price Per

Case Maximum cases to be ordered Extended

Price 2001 9MM Blank (UTM compatible)

2002 5.56 Blank (UTM compatible)

2003 5.56 Blank Loud (UTM compatible)

900/case

2004 9MM Marking Round Various Colors (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

2005 5.56 Marking Round Various Colors (UTM compatible)

900/case

2006 9MM Non-Marking Round (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

2007 5.56 Non-Marking Round (UTM compatible)

900/case

2008 SR conversion bolt (UTM compatible) each

2009 SR conversion bolt firing pin (old) (UTM compatible) each

2010 SR conversion bolt firing pin (new) (UTM compatible)

2011 SR Blue 30 Rd Magazines

2012 Glock 19T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

2013 Glock 19T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

2014 Glock 17T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

2015 Glock 17T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

2016 Glock 26T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

2017 Glock 26T Marking barrel

YEAR 4 (Opt Yr 3)

Product Description Quantity

(rounds/case) Price Per

Case Maximum cases to be ordered Extended

Price 3001 9MM Blank (UTM compatible)

3002 5.56 Blank (UTM compatible)

3003 5.56 Blank Loud (UTM compatible)

900/case

3004 9MM Marking Round Various Colors (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

3005 5.56 Marking Round Various Colors (UTM compatible)

900/case

3006 9MM Non-Marking Round (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

3007 5.56 Non-Marking Round (UTM compatible)

900/case

3008 SR conversion bolt (UTM compatible) each

3009 SR conversion bolt firing pin (old) (UTM compatible) each

3010 SR conversion bolt firing pin (new) (UTM compatible)

3011 SR Blue 30 Rd Magazines

3012 Glock 19T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

3013 Glock 19T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

3014 Glock 17T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

3015 Glock 17T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

3016 Glock 26T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

3017 Glock 26T Marking barrel

YEAR 5 (Opt Yr 4)

Product Description Quantity

(rounds/case) Price Per

Case Maximum cases to be ordered Extended

Price 4001 9MM Blank (UTM compatible)

4002 5.56 Blank (UTM compatible)

4003 5.56 Blank Loud (UTM compatible)

900/case

4004 9MM Marking Round Various Colors (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

4005 5.56 Marking Round Various Colors (UTM compatible)

900/case

4006 9MM Non-Marking Round (UTM Compatible)

1000/case

4007 5.56 Non-Marking Round (UTM compatible)

900/case

4008 SR conversion bolt (UTM compatible) each

4009 SR conversion bolt firing pin (old) (UTM compatible) each

4010 SR conversion bolt firing pin (new) (UTM compatible)

4011 SR Blue 30 Rd Magazines

4012 Glock 19T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

4013 Glock 19T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

4014 Glock 17T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

4015 Glock 17T Marking barrel (UTM compatible) each

4016 Glock 26T Blank barrel (UTM compatible) each

4017 Glock 26T Marking barrel