SOURCES SOUGHT
84 -- Secure Transport System
- Notice Date
- 2/17/2016
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 314910
— Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
- Contracting Office
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Headquarters TSA, 601 S. 12th Street, TSA-25, 10th Floor, Arlington, Virginia, 20598, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20598
- Solicitation Number
- HSTS05-16-I-FDO015
- Archive Date
- 3/31/2016
- Point of Contact
- Kevin Newton,
- E-Mail Address
-
kevin.newton@tsa.dhs.gov
(kevin.newton@tsa.dhs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 1. Introduction/Background In response to the statutory mandate in the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Title XIV, Arming Pilots Against Terrorism Act (49 U.S.C 44921) or APATA, and Vision 100-Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act, TSA has an ongoing program to select, train and deputize eligible qualified flight crew members to protect the flight decks of commercial passenger and cargo aircraft from acts of criminal violence or air piracy. This is TSA's Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) Program. In support of the program, the Aviation Programs Branch has a requirement for a Secure Transport System (STS) to secure the holstered FFDO firearm. 2. Qualified Products List (QPL) TSA maintains a QPL for the STS. The STS QPL was established as a result of Special Notice HSTS07-13-SN-00059, posted to www.fbo.gov on 3 Jul 13. The STS QPL currently consists of the following approved products: Manufacturer: Gould and Goodrich Items: T907 and T907V2 The purpose of this announcement is to seek additional sources or products for qualification, and afford interested vendors the opportunity to have their products tested and evaluated for the purpose of possible inclusion on the STS QPL prior to anticipated solicitation for STS requirements on or about 30 Mar 16. Interested parties are required to submit a white paper and two sample products as described herein in order to be considered for inclusion on the STS QPL. Both the white paper and product samples shall be submitted no later than 16 Mar 16, 1:00 PM EST. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by manufacturers associated with creating white papers or providing product samples for the STS. White Papers shall be submitted electronically to both kevin.newton@tsa.dhs.gov and Suzanne.cryan@ole.tsa.dhs.gov. Product samples shall be submitted to: Transportation Security Administration Aviation Programs Branch Attn: Suzanne Cryan 601 S. 12th Street, Mailstop 6105 Arlington, VA 20598 Products that are currently on the STS QPL do not need to be re-submitted for evaluation and testing. Interested parties may submit more than one proposed product, but each product and white paper must stand alone. 3. White Paper A white paper shall be submitted to allow manufacturers to present relevant information on their proposed device so that TSA can assess the system's capabilities. White papers may not exceed 5 single sided pages (12 pt font Times New Roman, 1 Inch margins, 8.5" x 11" paper) not including cover sheet or appendices. Any future acquisition for qualified products will likely be limited to small businesses. As such, if an interested small business proposes to utilize a product it does not manufacture itself, the white paper must address how they will comply with the nonmanufacturer rule (13 CFR 121.406). The white paper must address manufacturing capabilities as described in the technical requirements. The white paper shall contain the firm's DUNS number. 4. Technical Requirements Firearm to be carried: Heckler and Koch Compact Universal Semiautomatic Pistol chambered in.40 S&W (Law Enforcement Model). Size: The STS, when employed, shall secure a holstered Heckler and Koch Compact Universal Semiautomatic Pistol chambered in.40 S&W (Law Enforcement Model) firearm. The weapon shall be holstered in a Safariland 7378 model 7378 holster containing the Quick Locking System. The STS, when employed, will secure a holstered firearm and shall fit inside a compartment with the following dimensions, in inches: 4.75H x 12.75W x 8.5D, which are the maximum dimensions allowable. Manufacturers are encouraged to make the system as small and as minimally cumbersome as possible, while still meeting the other requirements of the STS described herein. Those systems that are able to properly secure the holstered firearm in the smallest package possible will likely be most attractive to the target consumer. Weight: The STS shall weigh no more than four (4) pounds, excluding the weight of the holstered firearm. Configuration: The STS shall be of a type that, while employed to secure a holstered firearm, can be placed inside another container (i.e. travel bag or briefcase) for concealment during transport. It may also "stand alone" as a non-descript travel kit or luggage item, provided that the mechanism used to secure the holstered firearm is integrated directly into the device and concealed from view. Materials: The STS shall be manufactured of a material and in such a way that will not damage or deface the surfaces of the firearm or holster and will not promote corrosion of the metal used in its manufacture. The material shall also be resistant to deterioration from exposure to commercially available solvents and lubricants used to clean and maintain modern firearms, and should not "pill" or shred into pieces that might interfere with the operation of the firearm and/or magazines. Penetration Resistance: The device shall be able to keep an individual of average strength and dexterity from opening, cutting, or otherwise compromising the security of the holstered firearm with bladed tools or implements that include knives, box cutters, razor blades, scissors, nail files, screwdrivers, corkscrews, or pliers, to an extent that allows the firearm to be unsecured and made operable within one minute of the commencement of testing. Penetration resistance testing will be conducted by at least two individuals (the number of testers will be equal for all products tested), who may choose any of the available tools to attempt defeating the security of the product. A product will fail if any of the testers are able to defeat the security of the product tested. Securing Mechanism: If the securing mechanism employs a padlock, it must be a combination lock, not a lock secured with a key. In addition, if the padlock employs digits displayed on individual tumblers, the lock must have at least a four (4) digit combination. Any combination shall be capable of being read and/or manipulated from a standing or seated position, in various lighting conditions, including low light. The securing mechanism must not use insertion of any of its parts into the trigger guard of the firearm as a means of operation. Operation: The system must not require the firearm to be removed from the holster in order for it to be secured for transport/unsecured for use. The system must be capable of being applied in both the standing and seated positions without violating general firearm safety rules. The approved service holsters are utilized with either the belt loop or paddle attachments. Manufacturing Capabilities: All interested parties must provide the location of manufacturing facilities in which the STS product will be produced. Descriptions of these facilities must provide; size, number of employees, production capacity for each STS model, current operating level as a percentage of maximum capacity and the types of manufacturing operations performed in each facility. 5. Evaluation Methods Product samples will be tested and evaluated against the technical requirements. Interested parties are advised that when a product is submitted for qualification testing, the applicant must furnish any specific information that may be requested of the manufacturer before testing will begin. Only products that meet or exceed all technical requirements will be included on the STS QPL. Product samples will be destroyed as part of the testing process and will not be returned. If a product fails to meet the basic criteria or fails during qualification or certification testing, a manufacturer will not be permitted to retest sooner than 30 days after the failure, unless it is determined to be in the best interest of the government. If the product fails a second time the product will be locked out of future testing for six months after the second failure, unless the government determines it is in the TSA's best interest to allow further testing. It is anticipated that the applicant will be notified whether a product passes or fails the qualification testing within two weeks of the commencement of testing. 6. Questions Questions related to this announcement shall be addressed to kevin.newton@tsa.dhs.gov no later than 1:00 PM EST on 24 Feb 16.
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