DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Purchase of SAPD Rifles and Additional Parts for SWAT Unit
SUMMARY:
This ordinance accepts the offer from Lewis Machine & Tool Company for the purchase of 28 Defender rifles, and additional parts to support training in the amount of $56,149.31. The rifles and additional parts are intended for use by the SWAT Unit for critical incident deployments and high risk warrant services. Funding for this purchase is available through the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, specifically for SWAT "Controlled" Equipment.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the offer from Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) Company for the purchase of 28 Defender rifles and additional parts required to support monthly proficiency training and annual qualification requirements. The LMT MRP Defender Piston 12" 5.56 Rifle was selected by the SWAT team during a testing and evaluation period conducted over several years. This particular rifle was chosen as the rifle that best suits the team's needs to complete its mission based on functionality, reliability and practical accuracy. The procurement also includes Amorer's Training that will be conducted by LMT.
This is a one-time purchase valued at $56,149.31 for 28 rifles, additional parts and training. Funding for this purchase is available through the 2017 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, specifically for SWAT "Controlled" Equipment.
ISSUE:
The SAPD is seeking authorization for the purchase of 28 Defender Rifles and additional parts to maintain rifles and support training requirements. The rifle requirements were developed by the San Antonio SWAT personnel and LMT directly and specifically for operational use by SWAT personnel based on the teams existing AR15 weapon standard, maintenance and reliability requirements in a testing and evaluation process. LMT is the manufa...
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