Police Nordic Technical Specification
PNTS-RS-A-0100.7
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REQUIREMENTS ON
9 x 19 MM AMMUNITION
Including tenderer's reply for ammunition types
Andreas Hahnquist, Swedish National Police Board, Sweden
Terje Egge, National Police Computing and Materiel Service, Norway
Jimmy Hansen, Danish National Police, Denmark
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REQUIREMENTS ON 9 X 19 MM AMMUNITION
CONTENTS
1
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 3
2
REQUIREMENT CATEGORIES AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT .............................................. 5
2.1
Evaluation process ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1
Procedural rules ....................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2
Definitions ......................................................................................................................................... 5
3
REFERENCE WEAPONS ........................................................................................................................ 6
4
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................ 7
4.1
5
COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................. 9
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
6
Packing ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Labelling ......................................................................................................................................... 20
SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 21
9.1
10
Body armour penetration ................................................................................................................ 18
PACKING AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 19
8.1
8.2
9
Chamber pressure.......................................................................................................................... 14
Function and casualty .................................................................................................................... 15
Velocity ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Precision ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Powder residue .............................................................................................................................. 17
TERMINAL BALLISTIC REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................... 18
7.1
8
Dimensions and outlook ................................................................................................................... 9
Cartridge case ................................................................................................................................ 11
Bullet............................................................................................................................................... 11
Primer ............................................................................................................................................. 13
Waterproofing ................................................................................................................................. 13
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BALLISTIC REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 14
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
7
Mandatory documents ...................................................................................................................... 7
Guarantee of functionality .............................................................................................................. 21
QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 22
10.1
10.2
Assurance system .......................................................................................................................... 22
Quality assurance system .............................................................................................................. 22
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1 INTRODUCTION
This document describes the minimum mandatory requirements for 9 x 19 mm calibre ammunition
developed for: Rikspolisstyrelsen – Swedish National Police Board.
It is noted that there are dimensional differences between commercial and military cartridge
chambers and ammunition and hence different calibre notations are occasionally used. The intent
however is that all ammunition, whether conforming to CIP, SAAMI or NATO specifications, can
be safely and reliably used in the service weapons. To simplify and shorten the notation,
designation 9mm is used in this document.
This document applies to the following ammunition types with requirement deviations described
below:
Type C - training ammunition with non-toxic primer and total metal jacketed lead core bullet
Type D - training ammunition with non-toxic primer and frangible bullet
These service ammunition selection criteria are based on recognised Nordic legal principles
that define the use of force guidelines. The means used and harm caused shall be in
reasonable proportion to the objective and interests being protected. Any police action must
be reasonable and shall be performed without causing greater damage or harm than is
necessary to accomplish the task. Any actions must be justifiable in relation to the importance
of the task and overall assessment of the situation. The taking of a human life cannot be an
objective.
It must be recognised that any situation justifying the use of lethal force is an extreme one and
that law enforcement officials have an obligation to protect first the non-involved bystanders,
themselves and lastly the offenders from unnecessary and unjustified danger and harm.
It can therefore be said that:
- it is unacceptable to cause unnecessary danger to the innocent by using overpenetrating or
severely ricocheting bullets;
- it is unacceptable to demand a police officer to risk his or her health or life by using
inaccurate, unreliable or ineffective bullets;
- it is unacceptable to cause the offender more severe injuries than are justifiable and
necessary to stop unlawful activities;
- a firearm is a lethal weapon. Both using and not using it may lead to loss of life although
killing a human being cannot be an objective. The use of a firearm is sometimes necessary
and unavoidable in order to avoid more serious consequences;
- exceptional circumstances may justify the use of special equipment.
All references to NATO MOPI refer to document
NATO ARMY ARMAMENTS GROUP (NAAG)
LAND CAPABILITY GROUP 1 ON DISMOUNTED SOLDIER
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SUB GROUP 1 ON SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION INTERCHANGEABILITY
MULTI-CALIBRE MOPI FOR 5.56 MM, 7.62 MM, 9 MM AND 12.7 MM AMMUNITION
PFP(NAAG-LCG/1-SG/1)WP(2010)0002 working paper 17 December, 2010.
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2 REQUIREMENT CATEGORIES AND PERFORMANCE
ASSESSMENT
2.1 Evaluation process
The evaluation process consists of three separate phases.
Phase one:
a)
b)
c)
All tenders will be inspected for
completeness of documentation,
compliance with the mandatory technical requirements to be verified on provided
documentation,
price and delivery conditions.
A tender failing in phase one will not be directly eligible for phase two.
Phase two: Inspection and measurement of ammunition samples delivered for testing. Key tests of
functional reliability, precision, waterproofing, bullet stability and velocity. A tender
failing any mandatory requirements in phase two will not be eligible for phase three.
Phase three: Tactical requirements in terminal ballistics will be completed on the contenders
passing phase two.
The performance data obtained during evaluation process are used to establish the acceptance
criteria of contractual deliveries.
2.1.1 Procedural rules
If any ammunition fails to pass a test, the test equipment is checked for possible defect. If a defect is
found, it is corrected and the ammunition in question is granted a new test.
If any measured value deviates significantly from other measured values in the same test, the value
may, but does not have to be excluded upon discretion of the Principal. Such a value should,
however, be at least 3 standard deviations, calculated including the suspect value, from the mean.
Any measurement uncertainty defined for each test will be used for tenderer’s advantage.
2.2 Definitions
Mean
x
x
Kinetic energy
i
Ek  0.5 * m * v 2
n
Standard deviation
SD 
 (x  x)
2
(n  1)
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3 REFERENCE WEAPONS
Table 3-1: Reference weapons
Category
Weapon
Barrel (mm)
Long reference
weapon
Heckler&Koch
MP5A2
225
Short reference
weapon
SIG Sauer P226
112
Before being used for evaluation testing, the weapons are thoroughly cleaned, inspected and test
fired to ascertain that they are faultless. The following measurements are taken and compared
against manufacturer specifications:
 headspace with CIP go and no-go gauges
 barrel land diameter (small caliber) measured from chamber and muzzle end
 visual inspection of barrel straightness
 recoil spring force constant (standard recoil spring shall be used)
 firing pin percussion energy
 firing pin protrusion and concentricity
 magazine spring length
 magazine lip gap
Proof barrel specifications are intended for the ammunition manufacturer who must supply the
required performance data obtained using those barrels. The proof barrels must be NATO MOPI
compliant as specified in section 18.
Table 3-2: Proof barrel dimensions
Barrel
Headspace
(mm)
Firing pin protrusion
(mm)
Firing pin indent*
(mm)
9mm
19.15 to 19.23
0.89 to 1.14
0.28 to 0.38
* Copper crusher bit inserted in a measurement cartridge
The proof barrel used in evaluation tests is 150 mm C.I.P. barrel. For velocity and precision tests
the transducer vent is blocked to prevent case puncture and any leakage of chamber pressure.
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4 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
4.1 Mandatory documents
The manufacturer must supply the following technical documentation in English for each
ammunition type offered in the order specified. In case the information required is confidential,
it must be clearly labelled accordingly. All dimensions must be in metric units.
1. DATA SHEET indicating
1.1.
Manufacturer
1.2.
Product name and product code if applicable
1.3.
Calibre
1.4.
Bullet identification, manufacturer, weight and product code if applicable
1.5.
Ballistic coefficient of bullet
1.6.
Case identification, manufacturer and product code if applicable
1.7.
Primer identification, type, manufacturer and product code if applicable
1.8.
Powder identification, type, manufacturer, charge weight and product code if
applicable
1.9.
Amount of powder that is left unburned in discharge of a cartridge and ejected from
the barrel onto shooting range floor. If the figure is based on theoretical calculation, it
must be mentioned. See also emissions below. Report on used test method.
1.10.
Raw materials used for bullet core, jacket and cartridge case. Hardness of bullet
materials must be declared.
2. OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE OF C.I.P. , SAAMI OR NATO CONFORMANCE. The
certificate must refer to the ammunition offered and not be older than two years.
3. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET of all toxic materials.
4. SCALE DRAWINGS of cartridge, case, case head, bullet and primer
5. DESCRIPTION OF ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES and
performance variations.
6. DESCRIPTION OF PACKAGING as defined in requirements.
7. SHELF LIFE and description of recommended storage conditions
8. MEASUREMENT DATA obtained using manufacturer’s instrumentation and the same
ammunition lot which will be delivered for evaluation tests.
8.1. Primer sensitivity run-down test distribution as defined in NATO MOPI section 24
“Primer Sensitivity Test Procedure”. Only basic 100% fire/no-fire test report is required.
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8.2. Bullet seating tightness individual measurements, maximum, minimum, mean value and
standard deviation per random sample of 20 using a measurement method as described in
NATO MOPI section 25 “Bullet Extraction Test Procedure”.
8.3. Bullet weight individual measurements, maximum, minimum, mean value and standard
deviation per random sample of 20
8.4. Powder charge weight individual measurements, maximum, minimum, mean value and
standard deviation per random sample of 20
8.5. Velocity with manufacturer’s proof barrel, individual measurements, maximum, minimum,
mean value and standard deviation per random sample of 20 in temperatures -20, +20 and
+40º C
8.6. Precision test targets shot with manufacturer´s precision barrel. There shall be four targets
with 5 shots each. A printout of an electronic target system showing impacts and impact
coordinates is preferred over copies of actual targets. The method and firing distance must
be the same used by the manufacturer for normal quality assurance and must be described.
8.7. Chamber pressure measured using NATO EPVAT, C.I.P. or SAAMI pietzo electric
method showing individual measurements of peak pressure and time to peak with
maximum, minimum, mean values, standard deviations and pressure curves of a sample of
20 in temperatures -20, +20 and +40º C.
8.8. Fragmentation report on behaviour and safety recommendations concerning Type D
fragmenting bullet ammunition.
8.9. Waterproofing report on test using NATO desiccator method.
9. Production of 9mm ammunition. If certified by an accredited organisation, the Manufacturer
shall submit a copy of the certificate, ISO 9001 or equivalent. The certificate must minimum
include production. If not certified, the Manufacturer must describe his quality assurance
system, e.g. by submitting a quality manual (index) corresponding to the substantial
requirements in ISO 9001, or equivalent. The quality manual (index) must minimum include
production routines.
The documentation is to be assessed for completeness and to verify those requirements where
manufacturer declaration is considered sufficient. As the documentation required is extensive and
technically complex, the principal may, but is not obliged to, request additional information after
the tender deadline for clarification purposes. The documentation is also used as a basis for later
delivery acceptance inspections and for synchronizing the manufacturer and Principal
instrumentation. Measurement data must be delivered later for every lot of contractual delivery.
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5 COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Dimensions and outlook
Requirement
No.
Dimensions in accordance with CIP or SAAMI.
#1 M
Chambering into the minimum chamber gauge must
not require force exceeding 25 N.
All ammunition must, however, be dimensionally
compatible with and safe to use in weapons built to
CIP, SAAMI, MIL and NATO specifications.
Response
Type
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 items 2 and 5
Phase 2 - Test with CIP minimum chamber gauge.
#2
M
Defects and classification as below in accordance
C
with NATO MOPI section 11. Acceptable defects per
5000 cartridges are:
Category 1 - none
Category 2 - three
Category 3 - four
Category 4 - six
D
Total number of defects may not exceed six
Verification:
Phase 2 - Visual inspection
UNFIRED AMMUNITION DEFECTS
CODES
CATEGORIES
1
2
3
DEFECTS
4
OVERALL
COR
DIM
MCF
WAT
COL
SST
Corrosion
Cartridge dimensions out of specifications
Maximum chambering force exceeded
Wrong ammunition type in box
Discoloration (Minor stains allowed)
Sealant stains on case or bullet
X
X
X
X
X
X
BULLET
BJI
BUD
BM
BSM
Incomplete jacket
Bullet seated upside down
Bullet missing
Missing sealant (if required)
X
X
X
X
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Sealant flow inside case
Dents and scratches on bullet (Minor dents caused by
loading tools are accepted)
Bullet seated askew
Bullet loose or case mouth not crimped to cannelure
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X
X
X
X
CASE
CDS
CPL
CH
CM
CB
FHM
FHI
HS
Dents and scratches (Minor dents caused by loading
tools are accepted)
Plating partially or entirely missing or flaking
Case head rounded or bevelling faulty
Case mouth deformed or cracked (Normal slight
bulging due to bullet seating is accepted.)
Case body or head cracked
Flash hole missing
Flash hole incomplete
Headstamp entirely or partially missing or illegible
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
PRIMER
PRD
PHI
PSM
PSS
Missing, deformed or seated upside down (Normal
toolmarks are accepted)
Seated higher than case head
Missing sealant
Primer sealant stains
X
X
X
X
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5.2 Cartridge case
Requirement
No.
Must be of brass (CuZn). No reused cases are
#1 M
accepted.
Response
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 1.10
#2
M
The head stamp must be engraved or stamped with
manufacturer identification, calibre designation, year
of manufacture and ammunition lot identification.
The latter two may be in a coded form as long as an
unambiguous connection to lot number and year of
manufacture exists.
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 4
Phase 2 - Visual inspection
5.3 Bullet
Requirement
No.
The bullet materials must be equal to or softer than
#1 M
brass (< HRB 100).
Response
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical dockumentation 4.1 item 1.10
#2
M
The minimum individual seating tightness (required
extraction force) is 200 N.
C
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 8.2
Phase 2 - Measurement of seating tightness as per
PNTS-MD-A-0100
D
Not applicable
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M
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The bullet must contain only x-ray detectable
materials.
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C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 1.10
#4
M
The bullet must be completely covered by jacket
made of tombak or comparable material.
C
D
Not applicable
The fragmenting bullet must neither penetrate a 5
mm steel plate nor cause dangerous fragments when
fired from defined service weapons.
C
Not applicable
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 8.9
Phase 2 – Fragmentation test as described in Manual
of Test Methods PNTS-MD-A-0100.
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 items 1.10
and 4
#5
#6
M
M
The fragmenting bullet must have a special
C
designator either painted or embossed, to identify the
cartridge as frangible.
D
Not applicable
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 4
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5.4 Primer
Requirement
Response
No.
Yes/No, reference to tender section
A 55 g ± 0.5 weight dropped on firing pin with a
C
#1 M
hemispherical tip of 1.27 mm radius will cause 100%
fire when dropped from a height of 305 mm and
100% misfire when dropped from 75 mm.
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 8.1
Phase 2 - Primer sensitivity test if deemed necessary
#2
M
The cartridge primer must be of non-toxic type.
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 items 1.7 and
3.
Phase 2 – Visual inspection
5.5 Waterproofing
Requirement
Response
No.
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
#1 Mandatory requirement
The type C ammunition is Condition 2 surface diving
waterproof as specified in the Manual of test methods.
The velocities of the thus conditioned ammunition
must meet the requirement on velocity. No cartridge
must fail to fire.
Verification:
Phase 1 Technical documentation 4.1 item 8.9
Phase 2 (key requirement) Waterproofing test as
described in Manual of Test Methods PNTS-MD-A0100. If the test fails the NATO desiccator test will be
used with double sample.
D
Not applicable
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6 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BALLISTIC
REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Chamber pressure
Requirement
Response
No.
Yes/No, reference to tender section
Chamber pressure conforms to CIP or SAAMI
C
#1 M
requirements, whichever is higher when measured
with a pietzoelectric conformal transducer on the side
wall of the case.
D
Verification:
Phase 1 - Tender documentation, measurement data
#2
M
Notwithstanding 6.1.1, chamber pressure must meet
the following requirements when measured with
Kistler 6215, HPI GP6 or equivalent piezoelectric
transducer using non-conformal method.
C
Maximum Mean Pressure for +20 °C + 1 °C
sample:
240,0 MPa.
Maximum individual pressure for -20, +20 and
+40 °C + 1 °C samples :
270,3 MPa.
D
Maximum mean time from firing pin impact to
peak pressure + 2 standard deviations:
1,5 ms at -20, +20 and +40°C
Note 1: Sample size is 20 rounds per temperature condition.
Phase 1: Written confirmation in tender.
Phase 2 – Tested according to PNTS-MD-0100
#3
M
The chamber pressure must meet the above defined
C
requirements after ASTM D4169 Random test option
/ Truck, Assurance level I test or equivalent.
D
Verification:
Phase 2 - Test as specified in PNTS-MD-A-0100
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6.2 Function and casualty
Requirement
No.
The ammunition must function reliably in all
#1 M
reference weapons at +40, +20 and –20 °C. Defects
and classification as below in accordance with
NATO MOPI section 11. Acceptable defects per
5000 cartridges are:
Category 1 - none
Category 2 and 3 - four
Category 4 - six
Total number of defects may not exceed six
Response
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Verification:
Phase 2 - Visual inspection
Phase 3 - Function and casualty test according to
PNTS-MD-A-0100
Note 1: All rounds fired in evaluation testing are included in assessment of functional reliability.
DEFECTS AND INCIDENTS CAUSED BY AMMUNITION
Note 1: For definitions see NATO Multi-Calibre MOPI section 11
Note 3: Bulged case may also be an indication of weapon failure i.e. premature unlocking of breech
CODES
DEFECTS AND INCIDENTS
BB ( )
BC
BEC
BEO
BF
BI/S
BP
BS
BY
CCR ( )
CO
DB
ES
ET
FBR
FEJ ( )
FEX
FFD
FFD ( )
FP
FTL
GE+
Bullet in Bore (distance from chamber)
Bulged Case (max. diameter 10 mm )
Breech Explosion (Closed)
Breech Explosion (Open)
Breech Flash
Bullet Integrity/Stripping
Blown Primer
Belt Separation
Bullet Yaw
Complete Circumferential Rupture
Cook Off
Distorted Base
Excessive Smoke
Early Trace
Failure of Bolt to Remain at the Rear
Failure to Eject
Failure to Extract
Failure to Feed
CATEGORIES
1
2
3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
4
not applicable
not applicable
X
X
X
X
not applicable
X
X
X
X
Flattened Primer
Failure to Lock.
Gas Escape around Primer in excess of 50% of
Information only
X
X
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HF
IBE
LS
MF
MFL
MS
PCR ( )
PL
PM
PO
PP
PPO
PS
RN( )
SC( )
SPC ( )
UF
WSL
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circumference
Gas escape around Primer of less than 50% of
circumference
Gas Escape Through Primer
Hangfire (Audible)
In Bore Explosion (Bullet)
Light Strike
Misfire
Muzzle Flash
Muzzle Sparks
Partial Circumferential Rupture (position to be
indicated)
Primer Loose – Stays in Pocket
Piled Up Metal (Flowback of primer cup metal)
Primer/Cap Out or Loose Primer/Cap which falls out
of pocket
Pierced Primer
Primer Punch Out
Primer Setback (Primer higher than case head)
Reformed Neck (shortened neck)
Stretched Case (maximum case length … mm )
Split case (position to be indicated)
Uncontrolled Firing
Weapon Stoppage Attributable to Link
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X
X
X
not applicable
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
not applicable
X
X
not applicable
not applicable
6.3 Velocity
Requirement
Response
No.
Yes/No, reference to tender section
The ammunition shows minimal sensitivity to
C
#1 M
extreme temperatures. The maximum acceptable
difference between any of the mean velocities will be
no greater than 15 m/s and no standard deviation will
exceed 15 m/s at +40, +20 and –20 °C ±2
D
Verification:
Phase 2 - Velocity measurement with defined
reference weapons according to PNTS-MD-A-0100
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6.4 Precision
Requirement
No.
The average spread of four, five shot consecutive
#1 M
groups is no greater than 75 mm at minimum 25 m
when measured as centre to centre distance, shot at
+21±3 °C with manufacturer’s proof barrel which is
no longer than 15 cm and shall be mounted on a
machine rest,
Response
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 8.7
#2
The ammunition will be tested for precision with
defined short reference weapon and C.I.P proof
barrel.
C
The average spread of four, five shot consecutive
groups is no greater than 75 mm at minimum 25 m
when measured as centre to centre distance, shot at
+21±3 °C with C.I.P. proof barrel.
D
The average spread of four, five shot consecutive
groups is no greater than 90 mm at minimum 25 m
when measured as centre to centre distance, shot at
+21±3 °C with short reference weapon.
Verification:
Phase 2 - Precision measurement test with short
reference weapon and defined C.I.P. proof barrel.
See test methods manual PNTS-MD-A-0100.
6.5 Powder residue
Requirement
No.
Type C and D ammunition shall not leave more than
#1
8% residue including unburned powder calculated
from the original announced mean powder charge.
Response
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Written confirmation in tender.
Phase 2 – Verification test according to PNTS-MDA-0100
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7 TERMINAL BALLISTIC REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Body armour penetration
Requirement
No.
The bullet must not penetrate NIJ level II or
#1 M
equivalent body armour set up at 0° angle between
flight path and panel surface normal.
Weapon used: defined long reference weapon.
Response
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Verification:
Phase 3 - PNTS-MD-A-0100 Body armour
penetration test (NIJ 0101.06 applied)
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8 PACKING AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
8.1 Packing
Requirement
No.
Each delivery lot must be loaded on Euro-pallets or
#1 M
pallets of comparable dimensions.
Response
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Written confrimation in tender
#2
#3
M
M
The weight of a loaded pallet must not exceed 1000
kg.
C
Verification :
Phase 1 - Written confrimation in tender
D
The pallet must endure normal truck transportation
and storage handling as defined in standard ASTM
D4169-08 or equivalent.
C
Verification :
Phase 1 - Technical documentation, certificate of
testing, , description of packaging
#4
M
Inner package: a box of 50 cartridges or more.
D
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Written confrimation in tender
#5
M
Ammunition is in airtight packaging containing one
or more boxes.
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 - Tender documentation, description of
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8.2 Labelling
Requirement
No.
Inner package: Manufacturer, calibre, quantity, lot
#1 M
number and customer defined text.
Outer package: manufacturer, calibre, quantity, lot
number, hazard class, UN number, NEM (net
explosive), net weight and gross weight and
customer defined text.
Response
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Customer defined text will be defined after signing of
contract.
Verification:
Phase 1 - Tender documentation, description of
packaging
#2
M
In addition to manufacturer’s information the
ammunition box must have customer defined text
and colour
C
Verification:
Phase 1 – Written confirmation in tender
D
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9 SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENTS
9.1 Guarantee of functionality
Requirement
No.
Functionality of the cartridges will be guaranteed at
#1 M
acceptance criteria level for 5 years and at minimum
requirement level for 10 years when stored in
manufacturer specified conditions that can generally
be considered normal storage conditions.
Response
Yes/No, reference to tender section
C
D
Verification:
Phase 1 - Tender documentation, storage conditions
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10 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
10.1 Assurance system
Requirement
Response
No.
Yes/No, reference to tender section
For duration of contract period the manufacturer
C
#1 M
must store a 0.2% archival sample of each
ammunition lot for 12 months after accepted delivery
for later reference.
D
Verification:
Phase 1 - Written confirmation in the tender
10.2 Quality assurance system
Requirement
Response
No.
Yes/No, reference to tender section
The
ammunition
offered
must
be
produced
according
C
#1 M
to ISO 9001 or equivalent system for quality
assurance and management.
D
Verification:
Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 9.
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