FX Marking Cartridges

2026-11-03

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ( RFI ) Simulation Marking CartridgesU . S . Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border ProtectionDESCRIPTION : The Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ), U . S . Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) has a requirement for the procurement of simulation marking and non - marking cartridges , blank cartridges , weapon conversion kits , and magazines for use in scenario - based use of force training . This effort is integral to providing effective Use of Force equipment to officers and agents . This contract shall be awarded and administered by CBP ; however , it will be awarded as a DHS Strategic Source contract that will allow DHS agencies , as well as , other Federal Law Enforcement Agencies to issue delivery orders against this contract . This announcement constitutes an official Request for Information ( RFI ). This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal ( RFP ), Request for Quote ( RFQ ), or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ in the future . This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever . Further , U . S . Customs and Border Protection is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals / quotes . Responders are advised that the U . S . Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI ; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party ’ s expense . Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP , if any is issued . If a solicitation is released , it will be synopsized on the SAM . gov website . It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement . INFORMATION REQUESTED : 1 . Company Name , Company Address , Point of Contact , Telephone Number , and e - mail Address . 2 . Are you a manufacturer or distributor ? 3 . If you aren ’ t the manufacturer , are you an authorized distributor ? Would you be able to provide a letter of authorization from the manufacturer ? 4 . Are you under NAICS code 332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing ? If not , what NAICS code do you use ? What size business are you registered as with this code ? If you are a distributor or reseller , what size business are your manufacturer ( s ) based on the same NAICS code you use ? 5 . What is your organization ’ s experience with , and capability for , manufacturing and distributing simulation marking and non - marking cartridges , blank cartridges , weapon conversion kits , and magazines for military or law enforcement agencies ? 6 . Where are your simulation marking and non - marking cartridges , blank cartridges , weapon conversion kits , and magazines , to include the contents , manufactured and / or assembled ? If parts / components are manufactured in a different location from final assembly , please identify all subcontractors ’ names and locations . 7 . Is your organization capable of manufacturing simulation marking and non - marking cartridges , blank cartridges , weapon conversion kits , and magazines that meet the technical requirements included in the attached draft Statement of Work ( SOW )? 8 . Is your organization capable of providing a Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS ) covering all contents of the primers and marking cartridges ? 9 . Are all ingredients in your primers and marking cartridges non - hazardous , non - toxic , non - flammable , and environmentally safe ? 10 . Do all weapon conversion kits , magazines , and cartridges come with a warranty ? If yes , please provide warranty length , and coverage of warranty . 11 . If you are a manufacturer , do you have a quality control plan in place related to simulation marking and non - marking cartridges , blank cartridges , weapon conversion kits , and magazines ? If you are a distributor , does the manufacturer you are representing have such a plan in place ? 12 . Is your organization ISO certified ? If you are a distributor , is your manufacturer ISO Certified ? If so , what level of ISO certification is it ? 13 . Provide your total manufacturing capacity for simulation marking and non - marking cartridges , blank cartridges , weapon conversion kits , and magazines on a quarterly basis . 14 . What is the normal lead - time for delivery of simulation marking and non - marking cartridges , blank cartridges , weapon conversion kits , and magazines once an order is received ? 15 . Can the marking , non - marking , and blank cartridges be packaged and labeled according to the specifications listed in the Statement of Work ? 16 . Do you have any concerns regarding the requirements set forth in the attached draft Statement of Work ? RESPONSESResponses shall be the minimum length necessary to accommodate all requested information and submitted via e - mail only . Proprietary information , if any , should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED . To aid the Government , please segregate proprietary information . SUMMARYThis Request for Information ( RFI ) is for planning purposes only and should not be construed as an RFP , RFQ , or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services or supplies . Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only . No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or Government use of such information . No funds have been authorized , appropriated , or received for this effort . The information provided may be used by CBP in developing and refining its Acquisition Strategy , Statement of Work , and Performance Specifications . Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response . The Government does not intend to award a contract solely on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to same . The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to pursue any course of action described herein . The U . S . Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey . The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research for potential CBP contract for simulation marking and non - marking cartridges , blank cartridges , weapon conversion kits , and magazines . All RFI submissions become Government property and will not be returned .

West Virginia

2026-05-02