[20180619]IF10911_陆军模块化手枪采购.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov June 19, 2018The Armys Modular Handgun ProcurementThe Army Modular Handgun System (MHS) is a weapon system produced by Sig Sauer that is to replace the Beretta M9/11 pistol, which has been used by the U.S. Army since 1986. The MHS will fire a 9mm bullet and comes in two sizes, full and compact. The Army is also procuring customized ammunition to increase accuracy and reliability over the life of the handgun. The Army launched its effort to replace the Beretta in 2004, adopted the Capabilities Production Document from the Air Force in 2013, released the Request for Proposal in August 2015, and awarded a contract in January 2017. The Contract The MHS contract with Sig Sauer is a 10-year, firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a cap of $580 million. A firm-fixed-price contract provides a unit price that is not subject to any adjustments based on the contractors costs in meeting the contract requirements. Indefinite quantity means the Army can order as many or as few units as it requires, up to the $580 million contract cap. To date, the Army has obligated approximately $8 million. Under the terms of the contract, the Ar