Global requirement for the provision of Rifle/Carbine firearm for 5.56x45 NATO calibre

The United Nations intend to issue a solicitation in the next few months to establish a global system contract for the provision of rifle/carbine firearm for 5.56x45 NATO calibre. The Global System contract allowing all UN entities to place Purchase Order directly with the contract awarded Vendor (s) as per prices, terms and conditions stated in the final contract for the supply of rifle/carbine firearm will be awarded for an initial period of one (1) year with an option to extend for two additional 1-year periods (1+1+1) at the sole discretion of the UN and upon satisfactory performance of the contractor.The United Nations would like to understand some key aspects of the current market situation. This comprehensive questionnaire is designed to gather detailed information from manufacturers and suppliers regarding the suitability and availability of rifle/carbine firearm options for UN field missions, with a focus on providing protection for low-risk environments to high-risk environments. The bidder shall provide details to all the questions mentioned below. Market Survey Questionnaire 1. Company Information a. Name of the company: b. Address: c. Contact person: d. Phone number: e. Email: f. Indicate if you are a manufacturer or an authorized dealer g. Years of experience Product/Technical Information 2.1 Describe in detail the rifle/carbine firearm that is proposed, including but not limited to its properties, materials from which parts are made, operating system, barrel length, overall lengths, weight. 2.2 Provide technical brochures/ catalogues detailing the information with pictures/drawings, including technical specifications and characteristics of your rifle/carbine. 2.3 Does the proposed rifle/carbine use semi-automatics and full automatics firing modes? If yes, please explain how and the rate of fire. 2.4 Does the proposed rifle/carbine use gas piston short stoke operating system with a rotating bolt and is the gas piston adjustable for usage of suppressors? If yes, please explain how. 2.5 Does the proposed rifle/carbine uses ambidextrous safety selector, magazine release and cocking handle? If yes, please explain how. 2.6 Does the proposed rifle/carbine use telescopic, foldable buttstock with adjustable cheek rest? If yes, please explain how. 2.7 Does the proposed rifle/carbine use 30 rounds M16/M4 style STANAG magazines? If yes, please explain how. 2.8 Does the proposed rifle/carbine use non-reciprocating cocking handle? If yes, please explain how. 2.9 Does the proposed rifle/carbine lock the bolt to the rear on the last shot? If yes, please explain how. 2.10 Does the proposed rifle/carbine offer different length of barrels subcompact, carbine and rifle length and modularity between them? If yes, please provide barrel lengths. 2.11 Does the proposed rifle/carbine use MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail on the upper receiver on top and/or other three sides (left, right and bottom) to mount sights and accessories? If yes, please explain how. 2.12 How does the proposed product compare with other similar existing products available in the market for 5.56x45 NATO caliber rifles/carbines, in terms of reliability (please provide if there were any reliability test/studies conducted for your rifle/carbine), training support for armorers, supply of accessories and spare parts, maintainance support? 2.13 What kind of warranty do you provide for your rifle/carbine? If yes, please provide warranty details and conditions. 3. Environmental Considerations 3.1 Please explain if the product is sustainable, eco-friendly, and recyclable. 4. Applications and Use Cases 4.1 Please provide examples and references where the proposed rifle/carbine is adopted by military and police units, the details of locations/countries. 5. Durability and Maintenance 5.1 What is the expected lifespan of the proposed rifle/carbine under normal use? 5.2 What maintenance is required to ensure the longevity of the rifle/carbine? 6. Supply Chain and Logistics 6.1 Can your company obtain export licenses from the relevant government authorities in your manufacturing country to supply the proposed rifles/carbines to United Nations field missions in following locations: Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, Somalia, Libya, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kosovo and Haiti? If yes, please explain the export licensing process in the country of production. 6.2 How are the rifles/carbines shipped for efficient logistics? 7. Compliance and Certifications 7.1 Does your product comply with international standards? Please list all the certifications, codes and standards that the proposed product complies with. 7.2 Does your company have an ISO-9001 Quality Management System certificate or similar? 8. Delivery 8.1 Indicate the average lead time to deliver an order. 9. Registration in UNGM 9.1 Please confirm if you are registered in UNGM (www.ungm.org) and provide your UNGM ID