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13 -- LESS LETHAL MUNITIONS SOL RFQ 100-003 DUE 081099 POC Matthew D. Nace, Contracting Officer, 202-307-0985 E-MAIL: Matthew D. Nace, mnace@bop.gov. The Federal Bureau of Prisons is seeking quotations to provide the following types of less lethal munitions. CLIN 001: L-8 Multi Launcher; Operating System -- Revolver type spring motor driven magazine with mechanically operated magazine stops. Safety -- Trigger Lock. Out of line percussion cap to firing Trigger -- pull brings percussion cap into line with firing pin before releasing hammer. Capacity -- 6 shot maximum. All 37/38 mm ammunition up to 8 inches in length. Overall Length -- Not more than 33 inches (composite stock). Weight Unloaded -- 9 pounds. Barrel -- Length 9 inches, Smooth Bore. Head space -- 0/150-0.154 inches. Ejection -- Shells drop out when frame is opened and tilted downwards. Rate of Fire -- Maximum of six rounds in three seconds. Quantity 113 Each. CLIN 002: Rubber Pellet Round/High Velocity; Caliber -- 12 Gauge, Length -- 2.37 inches, Projectiles -- 18 Rubber Balls -- not to exceed 21 Rubber Balls. Velocity -- 900 feet per second. Maximum Effective Range -- Not less than 60 feet. Warranty -- 4 years from date received by FBOP. Shell Case -- Transparent. Submunition Specifications: Caliber -- 32, Diameter -- 0.32 inches each, Material -- PVC Rubber Compound. Hardness -- 75 Durometer "A" Scale. Weight -- 0.01 oz. each. Operation: Upon firing, rubber balls are projected down range to target. Designed to be direct fired. Quantity 470 cases (10 per case). CLIN 003: Rubber Ball Grenades: Construction -- Rubber Ball Grenade Body. Explosive Compound -- 8 grams flash powder. Diameter -- 3.1 inches. Length -- 5.2 inches. Projectiles -- 180 Rubber Balls. Launchable -- Yes (may be launched by 12 gauge shotgun); Warranty -- 4 years from date received by the FBOP. Submunition Specifications: Active Agent -- CS None, OC none, CN none. Caliber -- 32. Pellet Hardness -- 75 Durometer "A" Scale. Explosive Weight -- 0.28oz. Operation: Following the fuze operation, a one-second delay separates the fuzeassembly from the body and an additional 1 second delay before charge detonates. Rubber balls are then dispersed in an approximately 500 foot circular pattern. Quantity 126 cases (25 per case). The above quantities for each type of less lethal munition shall be delivered to institutions within the Federal Bureau of Prisons as identified in the delivery schedule of the solicitation. The requirement will be solicited on an unrestricted basis, allowing both small and large business to compete. Delivery shall be made within 30 calendars days of award. All interested parties shall forward a written request for a solicitation to the address above or by fax at (202) 307-1146 to the attention of Matthew Nace, Contracting Officer. Requests for a solicitation, shall include your company name, address, telephone/ facsimile number, and the solicitation number. The solicitation will be in the form of a Request for Quote. No telephone requests will be accepted. The SIC code is 3484. The anticipated solicitation issue dateis July 8, 1999. The anticipated closing date for receipt of proposals is 2:00 P.M. EST. on August 10, 1999. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 06/21/99 (W-SN345266). (0172)

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