ContractSources Sought

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Less Lethal Specialty Impact/Chemical Munitions (LLSI CM) Request for Information

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY• 2015XXXX
Response Deadline
Oct 24, 2026
206 days left
Days Remaining
206
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to explore market capabilities for providing less lethal specialty impact and chemical munitions, specifically distraction devices and munitions that can be hand-delivered or launched from 40mm launchers. This procurement aims to equip CBP and other federal agencies with necessary training and operational tools while achieving cost efficiencies, with a planned 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The munitions sought include various types such as smoke, CS, and OC canisters, rubber ball grenades, and specialized training kits, all of which must comply with CBP's Use of Force Policy. Interested vendors should submit their responses via email to Jared A. Tritle at jared.a.tritle@cbp.dhs.gov by 2:00 p.m. EST on October 24, 2025, as this RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to contract.

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
LLSI CM Statement of Work (Draft).pdf
PDF•395 KB•Oct 10, 2025
AI Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requires less lethal specialty impact and chemical munitions for FY2026. This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines performance criteria for various distraction devices and munitions, for both training and operational use. The contract, administered by CBP, also covers needs for other DHS agencies like ICE, USSS, and FLETC. The technical requirements specify numerous hand-delivered and 40mm launched munitions, including smoke, CS, and OC canisters; rubber ball grenades; sponge rounds; and aerial warning munitions. The SOW details specifications for each item, often referencing "Defense Technologies" part numbers as performance benchmarks. It also includes requirements for reloadable training kits and specialized ferret rounds designed to penetrate barriers, as well as several training kits for 10 and 25 students. All munitions must comply with the CBP Use of Force Policy (January 2021).

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedOct 9, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineOct 24, 2026
expiryArchive DateNov 8, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Sub-Tier
US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
Office
MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING DIVISION

Point of Contact

Name
Jared A. Tritle

Place of Performance

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, UNITED STATES

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