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Police Nordic Technical Specification

PNTS-RS-A-0100.7

For Official Use Only

REQUIREMENTS ON 9 x 19 MM AMMUNITION

Including tenderer's reply for ammunition types

Andreas Hahnquist, Swedish National Police Board, SwedenTerje Egge, National Police Computing and Materiel Service, Norway

Jimmy Hansen, Danish National Police, Denmark

2013-04-29

A012.737/2013Appendix A

Police Nordic TechnicalSpecification

PNTS-RS-A-0100.7 For Official Use Only

REQUIREMENTS ON 9 X 19 MM AMMUNITION

CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 3

2 REQUIREMENT CATEGORIES AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT...............................................4

2.1 Evaluation process.......................................................................................................................... 42.1.1 Procedural rules........................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Definitions........................................................................................................................................ 4

3 REFERENCE WEAPONS....................................................................................................................... 5

4 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION............................................................................................................6

4.1 Mandatory documents.....................................................................................................................6

5 COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................8

5.1 Dimensions and outlook..................................................................................................................85.2 Cartridge case............................................................................................................................... 105.3 Bullet............................................................................................................................................. 105.4 Primer............................................................................................................................................ 125.5 Waterproofing................................................................................................................................ 12

6 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BALLISTIC REQUIREMENTS..............................................................13

6.1 Chamber pressure......................................................................................................................... 136.2 Function and casualty....................................................................................................................146.3 Precision........................................................................................................................................ 166.4 Powder residue.............................................................................................................................. 16

7 TERMINAL BALLISTIC REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................................17

7.1 Body armour penetration...............................................................................................................17

8 PACKING AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................18

8.1 Packing.......................................................................................................................................... 188.2 Labelling........................................................................................................................................ 19

9 SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................20

9.1 Guarantee of functionality..............................................................................................................20

10 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................21

10.1 Assurance system......................................................................................................................... 2110.2 Quality assurance system.............................................................................................................21

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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 bulletType 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 SOLDIERSUB GROUP 1 ON SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION INTERCHANGEABILITY

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MULTI-CALIBRE MOPI FOR 5.56 MM, 7.62 MM, 9 MM AND 12.7 MM AMMUNITIONPFP(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: All tenders will be inspected fora) completeness of documentation,b) compliance with the mandatory technical requirements to be verified on provided

documentation,c) 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

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∑ x i

n

Kinetic energy Ek=0.5∗m∗v2

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Standard deviationSD=√∑ ( x− x̄ )2

(n−1 )

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.

1.5. Ballistic coefficient of bullet

1.6. Case identification, manufacturer.

1.7. Primer identification, type, manufacturer.

1.8. Powder identification, type, manufacturer, charge weight.

1.9. Amount of powder that is left unburned in discharge of a cartridge and ejected from the barrel. If the figure is based on theoretical calculation, it must be mentioned. A description of the test method must be included.

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.

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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.

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. 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 Response

No. Type Yes/No, reference to tender section

#1 M Dimensions in accordance with CIP or SAAMI. 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.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 items 2 and 5Phase 2 - Test with CIP minimum chamber gauge.

C

D

#2 M Defects and classification as below in accordance with NATO MOPI section 11. Acceptable defects per 5000 cartridges are:Category 1 - noneCategory 2 - threeCategory 3 - fourCategory 4 - sixTotal number of defects may not exceed six

Verification:Phase 2 - Visual inspection

C

D

UNFIRED AMMUNITION DEFECTS

CODES DEFECTSCATEGORIES1 2 3 4

OVERALL

COR Corrosion XDIM Cartridge dimensions out of specifications XMCF Maximum chambering force exceeded XWAT Wrong ammunition type in box XCOL Discoloration (Minor stains allowed) XSST Sealant stains on case or bullet X

BULLET

BJI Incomplete jacket XBUD Bullet seated upside down XBM Bullet missing XBSM Missing sealant (if required) X

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BSF Sealant flow inside case XBDS Dents and scratches on bullet (Minor dents caused by

loading tools are accepted)X

BSA Bullet seated askew XBLS Bullet loose or case mouth not crimped to cannelure X

CASE

CDS Dents and scratches (Minor dents caused by loading tools are accepted)

X

CPL Plating partially or entirely missing or flaking XCH Case head rounded or bevelling faulty XCM Case mouth deformed or cracked (Normal slight

bulging due to bullet seating is accepted.)X

CB Case body or head cracked XFHM Flash hole missing XFHI Flash hole incomplete XHS Headstamp entirely or partially missing or illegible X

PRIMER

PRD Missing, deformed or seated upside down (Normal toolmarks are accepted)

X

PHI Seated higher than case head XPSM Missing sealant XPSS Primer sealant stains X

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5.2 Cartridge case


No. Yes/No, reference to tender section

#1 M Must be of brass (CuZn). No reused cases are accepted.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 1.10

C

D

#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.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 4Phase 2 - Visual inspection

C

D

5.3 Bullet



#1 M The bullet materials must be equal to or softer than brass (< HRB 100).

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical dockumentation 4.1 item 1.10

C

D

#2 M The minimum individual seating tightness (required extraction force) is 200 N.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 8.2Phase 2 - Measurement of seating tightness as per PNTS-MD-A-0100

C

D Not applicable

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#3 M The bullet must contain only x-ray detectable materials.


C

D

#4 M The bullet must be completely covered by jacket made of tombak or comparable material.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 items 1.10 and 4

C

D Not applicable

#5 M The fragmenting bullet must neither penetrate a 5 mm steel plate nor cause dangerous fragments when fired from defined service weapons.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 8.9Phase 2 – Fragmentation test as described in Manual of Test Methods PNTS-MD-A-0100.

C Not applicable

D

#6 M The fragmenting bullet must have a special designator either painted or embossed, to identify the cartridge as frangible.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 4

C Not applicable

D

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5.4 Primer



#1 M A 55 g ± 0.5 weight dropped on firing pin with a 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.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 8.1Phase 2 - Primer sensitivity test as described in PNTS-MD-A-0100.

C

D

#2 M The cartridge primer must be of non-toxic type.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 items 1.7 and 3.Phase 2 – Visual inspection

C

D

5.5 Waterproofing



#1 Mandatory requirementThe 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 8.9Phase 2 (key requirement) Waterproofing test as described in Manual of Test Methods PNTS-MD-A-0100. If the test fails the NATO desiccator test will be used with double sample.

C

D Not applicable

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6 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL BALLISTIC REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Chamber pressure



#1 M Chamber pressure conforms to CIP or SAAMI requirements, whichever is higher when measured with a pietzoelectric conformal transducer on the side wall of the case.

Verification:Phase 1 - Tender documentation, measurement data

C

D

#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.

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.

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

C

D

#3 M The chamber pressure must meet the above defined requirements after ASTM D4169 Random test option / Truck, Assurance level I test or equivalent.

C

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Verification:Phase 2 - Test as specified in PNTS-MD-A-0100

D

6.2 Function and casualty



#1 M The ammunition must function reliably in all 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 - noneCategory 2 and 3 - fourCategory 4 - sixTotal number of defects may not exceed six

Verification:Phase 2 - Visual inspectionPhase 3 - Function and casualty test according to PNTS-MD-A-0100

C

D

Note 1: All rounds fired in evaluation testing are included in assessment of functional reliability.

DEFECTS AND INCIDENTS CAUSED BY AMMUNITIONNote 1: For definitions see NATO Multi-Calibre MOPI section 11Note 3: Bulged case may also be an indication of weapon failure i.e. premature unlocking of breech

CODES DEFECTS AND INCIDENTSCATEGORIES1 2 3 4

BB ( ) Bullet in Bore (distance from chamber) XBC Bulged Case (max. diameter 10 mm ) XBEC Breech Explosion (Closed) XBEO Breech Explosion (Open) XBF Breech Flash XBI/S Bullet Integrity/Stripping XBP Blown Primer XBS Belt Separation not applicableBY Bullet Yaw not applicableCCR ( ) Complete Circumferential Rupture XCO Cook Off XDB Distorted Base XES Excessive Smoke XET Early Trace not applicable

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FBR Failure of Bolt to Remain at the Rear XFEJ ( ) Failure to Eject XFEX Failure to Extract XFFD FFD ( )

Failure to Feed X

FP Flattened Primer Information onlyFTL Failure to Lock. XGE+ Gas Escape around Primer in excess of 50% of

circumferenceX

GE- Gas escape around Primer of less than 50% of circumference

X

GETP Gas Escape Through Primer XHF Hangfire (Audible) XIBE In Bore Explosion (Bullet) not applicableLS Light Strike XMF Misfire XMFL Muzzle Flash XMS Muzzle Sparks XPCR ( ) Partial Circumferential Rupture (position to be

indicated)X

PL Primer Loose – Stays in Pocket XPM Piled Up Metal (Flowback of primer cup metal) XPO Primer/Cap Out or Loose Primer/Cap which falls out

of pocketX

PP Pierced Primer XPPO Primer Punch Out XPS Primer Setback (Primer higher than case head) XRN( ) Reformed Neck (shortened neck) not applicableSC( ) Stretched Case (maximum case length … mm ) XSPC ( ) Split case (position to be indicated) XUF Uncontrolled Firing not applicableWSL Weapon Stoppage Attributable to Link not applicable

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6.3 Precision



#1 M 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 manufacturer’s proof barrel which is no longer than 15 cm and shall be mounted on a machine rest,


C

D

#2 M The ammunition will be tested for precision with defined short reference weapon and C.I.P proof barrel.

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 defined C.I.P. proof barrel.

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 defined 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.

C

D

6.4 Powder residue



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#1 M Type C and D ammunition shall not leave more than 8% residue including unburned powder calculated from the original announced mean powder charge.

Verification:Phase 1 – Written confirmation in tender.Phase 2 – Verification test according to PNTS-MD-A-0100

C

D

7 TERMINAL BALLISTIC REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Body armour penetration

Requirement ResponseNo. Yes/No, reference to tender section#1 M The bullet must not penetrate NIJ level II or

equivalent body armour set up at 0° angle between flight path and panel surface normal.

Weapon used: defined long reference weapon.

Verification:Phase 3 - PNTS-MD-A-0100 Body armour penetration test (NIJ 0101.06 applied)

C

D

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8 PACKING AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Packing



#1 M Each delivery lot must be loaded on Euro-pallets or pallets of comparable dimensions.

Verification:Phase 1 – Written confrimation in tender

C

D

#2 M The weight of a loaded pallet must not exceed 1000 kg.

Verification :Phase 1 - Written confrimation in tender

C

D

#3 M The pallet must endure normal truck transportation and storage handling as defined in standard ASTM D4169-08 or equivalent.

Verification :Phase 1 - Technical documentation, certificate of testing, , description of packaging

C

D

#4 M Inner package: a box of 50 cartridges or more.

Verification:Phase 1 – Written confrimation in tender

C

D

#5 M Ammunition is in airtight packaging containing one or more boxes.

Verification:Phase 1 - Tender documentation, description of packaging

C

D

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8.2 Labelling



#1 M Inner package: Manufacturer, calibre, quantity, lot 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.

Customer defined text will be defined after signing of contract.

Verification:Phase 1 - Tender documentation, description of packaging

C

D

#2 M In addition to manufacturer’s information the ammunition box must have customer defined text and colour

Verification:Phase 1 – Written confirmation in tender

C

D

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9 SHELF LIFE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Guarantee of functionality



#1 M Functionality of the cartridges will be guaranteed at 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.

Verification:Phase 1 - Tender documentation, storage conditions

C

D

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10 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

10.1 Assurance system



#1 M For duration of contract period the manufacturer must store a 0.2% archival sample of each ammunition lot for 12 months after accepted delivery for later reference.

Verification:Phase 1 - Written confirmation in the tender

C

D

10.2 Quality assurance system



#1 M The ammunition offered must be produced according to ISO 9001 or equivalent system for quality assurance and management.

Verification:Phase 1 – Technical documentation 4.1 item 9.

C

D

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appendix a - police nordic technical specification rÄtt

Documents

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type c training ammunition

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