A Proposal for Replacement Sidearm
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Andrew Milbourne A Proposal for Replacement Sidearm In response to: Metro City Police Department RFP #000001 The HK P30 V2: Ideal Law Enforcement Sidearm for The 21st Century Prepared by Heckler & Koch USA Columbus, Georgia November 11, 2015 i Heckler & Koch USA EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Metro City Police Department (MCPD) is seeking to equip its officers with a new sidearm. MCPD’s current sidearm, the Smith & Wesson Model 4006, has reached the end of its service life and needs to be replaced. However, MCPD has identified several faults with the Model 4006, and in addition Smith & Wesson no longer produces or provides factory support for the Model 4006. MCPD is therefore searching for a new sidearm. MCPD requires that the new sidearm be a semi-automatic pistol that is chambered for the nine-millimeter parabellum (9mm Para) cartridge, weighs not more than thirty (30) ounces, has a magazine capacity of not less than fourteen (14) cartridges, and with a constant trigger weight of between six (6) and ten (10) lbs, a mean rate of failure of not less than five thousand (5,000) rounds, user-adjustable grip panels, and widespread aftermarket support. Heckler & Koch USA (HK-USA) proposes to replace MCPD’s current sidearm roster with our P30 V2 semi-automatic pistol. The P30 was designed specifically with law enforcement customers in mind, and meets or exceeds all of the requirements laid out by the MCPD. The P30 V2 sports HK-USA’s proprietary Law Enforcement Modification (LEM) Trigger Module, which provides the operator with a constant trigger pull weight that is significantly lighter than traditional double-action-only (DAO) trigger mechanisms while offering increased operator safety over traditional double-action/single-action (DA/SA) or striker-fired trigger mechanisms. The P30 also features interchangeable backstraps and palmswells of varying sizes, offering the end-user the ability to custom-tailor the fit of the sidearm to his or her hands. In addition to the LEM Trigger and superior ergonomics, the P30 V2 features: A trigger weight of 7.3 lbs A barrel length of 3.9 inches Widespread aftermarket support Mean rate of failure of 12,703 rounds An unloaded weight of 26.07 ounces (oz) A magazine capacity of fifteen (15) rounds A universal accessory rail on the dust cover HK-USA estimates a per-unit price of $530 for one sidearm with five magazines, or a total price of $636,000 for 1,200 sidearms with 6,000 magazines. This price will include training MCPD’s armory staff by HK-USA armorers in the proper care and maintenance of the P 30 V2, as well as training MCPD academy and qualification staff in the P30 V2s manual of arms and shooting characteristics. HK-USA can guarantee a minimum delivery rate of 50 pistols per month for 24 months. November 11, 2015 A Proposal for Replacement Sidearm ii Heckler & Koch USA TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... i LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS ...................................................................................................................... iii 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Scope ........................................................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Proposal Format ......................................................................................................................... 2 2. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES ..................................................................... 2 2.1. Ergonomics ................................................................................................................................. 3 2.2. Law Enforcement Modification (LEM) Trigger ....................................................................... 4 3. PRODUCT SUPPORT ...................................................................................................................... 5 3.1. User Training ............................................................................................................................... 6 3.2. Manufacturer Support ................................................................................................................ 6 3.3. Aftermarket Support ................................................................................................................... 6 3.3.1. Holsters and Magazine Pouches ..................................................................................... 6 3.3.2. Lights, Lasers, and Night Sights ...................................................................................... 7 4. PROJECTED PRICE AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE .................................................................... 8 4.1. Projected Price ........................................................................................................................... 8 4.2. Projected Delivery Schedule .................................................................................................... 8 5. CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................................... 9 November 11, 2015 A Proposal for Replacement Sidearm iii Heckler & Koch USA LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS FIGURES FIGURE 1: HECKLER & KOCH P30 V2 ............................................................................................ 1 FIGURE 2: P30 INTERCHANGEABLE GRIP COMPONENTS ................................................................. 4 FIGURE 3: P30 LEM TRIGGER ...................................................................................................... 5 FIGURE 4: P30 WITH WEAPON LIGHT ............................................................................................ 7 TABLES TABLE 1: P30 V2 VS MCPD REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 3 TABLE 2: PROJECTED ORDER PRICING ......................................................................................... 8 November 11, 2015 A Proposal for Replacement Sidearm 1 Heckler & Koch USA 1. Introduction Metro City Police Department (MCPD) currently issues the Smith & Wesson Model 4006 as its standard sidearm. These pistols are approaching the end of their service life and are in desperate need of refurbishing and repairs. However, Smith & Wesson no longer provides factory-level support for the Model 4006 and has ceased producing spare parts for the pistol. In addition, MCPD’s officers and armorers have reported numerous complaints and concerns regarding the Model 4006, and the Department has determined that the pistol’s .40 S&W cartridge is not ideal for the department’s current needs. Therefore, MCPD has issues a request for a new sidearm. Heckler & Koch USA (HK-USA) has answered MCPD’s proposal with our P30 V2 pistol. Chambered for the 9mm Parabellum (9mm Para) cartridge, The P30 has proven itself in service with law enforcement agencies across the country and around the world, while the V2 model with its Law Enforcement Modification (LEM) Trigger Module, a feature exclusive to Heckler & Koch pistols, meets or exceeds the requirements put forth by MCPD for their new sidearm, while providing the officer on the street with a sidearm that can be virtually custom-fit to their hands while maintaining a level of safety that is unparalleled in today’s sidearm market. 1.1. Scope The P30 V2 (see Figure 1), which entered the market nine years ago, is the culmination of Heckler & Koch’s nearly seven decades of experience in designing and producing firearms for militaries and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Figure 1: Heckler & Koch P30 V2 The P30 pistol has been adopted by numerous agencies, including: November 11, 2015 A Proposal for Replacement Sidearm 2 Heckler & Koch USA Germany’s Zollkriminalamt (Customs Investigation Bureau) and Bundespolizei (Federal Police) The Norwegian Police Service Portugal’s Public Security Police Force and National Republican Guard The Canton (State) Police Force of Zurich, Switzerland United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Gotham City Police Department Many of these organizations are recognized as some of the most prestigious law enforcement agencies and military units in the world, and all have purchased Heckler & Koch products in the past. This proposal describes the P30 V2’s innovative and unique features, how the pistol meets or exceeds all of MCPD’s requirements, and how HK-USA will support the pistols following purchase and delivery. It also provides an estimated cost and delivery schedule for MCPD’s proposed order. 1.2. Proposal Format For ease of reference, this proposal is divided into three major sections: Product Specifications and Attributes – the P30 V2’s physical specifications, its unique and outstanding characteristics, and how these specifications and characteristics meet or exceed MCPD’s requirements. Support for Product – how HK-USA will train MCPD officers and armorers to properly use, maintain and repair the pistol; how HK-USA will service the pistol in the event of catastrophic failures or malfunctions; and how HK-USA has worked with multiple third- party companies to ensure that a wide range of accessories are available for the P30 V2. Projected Cost and Delivery Schedule – the estimated cost of the proposed order and the schedule by which new sidearms will