Less Lethal Specialty Munitions (LLSM)

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the performance criteria for the acquisition of Less Lethal Specialty Munitions (LLSM) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically for Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The SOW details requirements for various less-lethal munitions, including:

• Hand Delivered Pyrotechnic Canisters: Smoke canisters (training, reduced toxicity, continuous discharge CS, OC, red, violet, blue, green colored smoke), pocket tactical smoke canisters, three-part sub-munitions canisters (CS, OC), and non-burning internal canisters (CS, OC).
• Non-Pyrotechnic Indoor/Outdoor Use: Flameless expulsion grenades (CS, OC, inert), instant blast powder grenades (CS, OC, inert), and OC vapor aerosol grenades (standard and inert).
• Hand Delivered Rubber Ball Grenades: Standard rubber ball grenades, rubber ball grenades with CS or OC payload, rubber ball blast grenades (inert, CS, OC), and hand ball grenades (CS, OC).
• 40mm Launched Specialty Impact Munitions: Direct impact sponge cartridges (standard, extended range, CS, OC, marking, inert), reloadable training kits, and multiple rubber ball rounds (standard, shortened, CS, OC, rubber baton).
• Crowd Management Projectile Cartridges: 40mm long-range canisters (CS, OC, smoke) and four-part sub-munitions canisters (CS, smoke).
• Aerial Warning Munitions: 40mm aerial warning munitions (CS, OC, smoke) for various ranges (75m, 100m, 200m, 300m).
• 40mm Ground Marker: 40mm ground marker cartridges (CS, OC, Saf-Smoke) for various ranges (100m, 200m, 300m).
• Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices: Compact distraction devices (non-reloadable, high humidity), training bodies, low roll distraction devices, reloadable steel bodies, and command-initiated distraction device reloads.
• Ferret Rounds: 40mm ferret rounds (CS powder/liquid, OC powder/liquid, inert powder/liquid).
• Training Kits: Various kits including reloadable training kits, sub-munitions, smoke blasts, ground markers, and canisters.
• Thermal Aerosol Fog Solutions: Liquid CS, smoke, and OC solutions.
• Respiratory Protection: Masks, clear outserts, multi-spectrum laser outserts, canisters, mask pouches, and modular bump helmets.

For each item, performance requirements are specified, often referencing specific Defense Technologies part numbers as benchmarks for equal or better performance. This includes details on discharge time, payload amounts, velocity, accuracy, effective range, and operational compatibility with specific weapon systems (e.g., HK 169, HK 69, HK GLM, B&T GL-06).

The contract has a five (5) year ordering period. Periods of performance for individual orders will be established at the order level. Shipping locations may be centralized or individual throughout CONUS.

• Applicable Documents: CBP Use of Force Policy (January 2021).
• Security: Work is unclassified but may require secure handling of FOUO and PII. Non-disclosure agreements may be required.
• Quality Control: Government may conduct random QA testing. Devices failing QC will be rejected. Corrective action within seven days is required for non-conformance.
• Warranties: Products must be free of defects and maintain useful shelf life for five years under reasonable storage conditions.
• Shipping: FOB Destination, within 60 days ARO or immediately upon ATF Approval. Shipments must be trackable.
• Packaging: Material must be packaged for acceptance by common carriers and safe delivery. Pallets must be stackable and clearly identified.
• Reporting: Delivery order reports and warranty work reports are required.
• Conferences: Pre-production and annual performance conferences are required.
• Media Statements: Require advance written approval.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (RFP 70B06C26Q00000080) is for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to procure Strategically Sourced Less Lethal Chemical and Specialty Munitions (LLSM) for training and operational use. The acquisition will result in a single indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract, with the possibility of additional awards if deemed in the Government's best interest.

The solicitation covers a range of items including, but not limited to:

• Hand Delivered Pyrotechnic Canisters (e.g., Smoke, CS, OC)
• Non-Pyrotechnic Indoor/Outdoor Use items (e.g., Flameless Expulsion Grenades, Instant Blast Powder Grenades)
• Hand Delivered Rubber Ball Grenades
• 40mm Launched Specialty Impact Munitions
• Crowd Management Projectile Cartridges
• Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices
• Ferret Rounds
• LLSI/CM Training Kits
• Thermal Aerosol Fog Solutions
• Respiratory Protection

Detailed specifications for each item are provided in the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

• Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)

• Ordering Period: 5 years from the date of award.

• Delivery Orders: May require delivery up to 12 months beyond the contract's ordering period.

• Minimum Guarantee: $10,000.00

• Maximum Amount: $49,900,000.00

• Delivery Orders will be Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, 2:00 PM ET.

• Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Technical and Price.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

• Key Deadlines: Questions due by April 29, 2026.

• This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• All questions must be submitted in writing via email. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

• The solicitation incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 15, and includes DHS Class Deviations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, the "Less Lethal Specialty Munition Price Evaluation Form" for solicitation 70B06C26Q00000080. It serves as a template for bidders to provide their proposed pricing for various less-lethal specialty munitions across five potential price periods.

• Product Categories: The form categorizes munitions into Hand Delivered Pyrotechnic Canisters, Non-Pyrotechnic Indoor/Outdoor Use, Hand Delivered Rubber Ball Grenades, 40mm Launched Specialty Impact Munitions, Crowd Management Projectile Cartridges, Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices, Ferret Rounds, LLSI/CM Training Kits, Thermal Aerosol Fog Solutions, and Respiratory Protection.
• Item Details: For each item, bidders are expected to provide the Part #, Unit Cost (Ea), and Estimated Quantity for each of the five price periods.
• Pricing Periods: Pricing is to be provided for Price Period One through Price Period Five.
• Instructions: Offerors must insert the product part number in column C and their proposed unit price for each line item and pricing period in the highlighted yellow boxes. Quantities are estimates for pricing assistance.

This pricing sheet is critical for bidders to understand the estimated quantities and types of less-lethal specialty munitions required. Bidders must use this form to submit their detailed pricing proposals, which will be used for evaluation. All fields, particularly unit costs and part numbers, must be accurately completed as per the instructions.