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 Distraction Devices, Specialty Impact and Area Saturation Munitions, for use with hand-delivered and 40mm launched launchers, intended for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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

• Hand Delivered Pyrotechnic Canisters: Smoke (reduced toxicity, continuous discharge, colored), OC, and CS canisters.

• Non-Pyrotechnic Indoor/Outdoor Use: Flameless expulsion grenades (CS, OC, Inert), and instant blast powder grenades (CS, OC, Inert).

• Hand Delivered Rubber Ball Grenades: Including standard, CS, OC, and blast variants.

• 40mm Launched Specialty Impact Munitions: Sponge cartridges (various ranges and payloads), CS and OC impact cartridges, marking cartridges, and inert cartridges.

• 40mm Training Kits: Including reloadable kits and various component kits.

• Ferret Rounds: CS powder, CS liquid, OC powder, OC liquid, and inert powder/liquid variants.

• Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices: Compact, high humidity, training bodies, and reloadable variants.

• Crowd Management Projectile Cartridges: Including 40mm smokeless powder blast (CS, OC, Practice) and long-range canisters (CS, OC, Smoke).

• Aerial Warning Munitions: CS, OC, and smoke variants at various ranges.

• Ground Marker Munitions: CS, OC, and smoke variants at various ranges.

• Thermal Aerosol Fog Solutions: CS, smoke, and OC solutions.

• Respiratory Protection: Masks, filters, and related accessories.

• All munitions must meet or exceed specific performance criteria, often referencing comparable Defense Technologies part numbers.

• Key performance indicators include velocity, range, discharge time, payload weight, sound levels (dB), candela output, and accuracy.

• Specific requirements for fuze delay, canister design (e.g., non-rolling, non-bursting), and compatibility with specific launchers (e.g., HK 169, HK 69, HK GLM, B&T GL-06, M203) are detailed.

• The contract will have a five (5) year ordering period of performance from the date of award.

• Shipping is FOB Destination, with locations potentially centralized or individual throughout CONUS.

• Applicable document: CBP Use of Force Policy (January 2021).

• Products must be free of defects and maintain useful shelf life for five years.

• Vendors must provide a single point of contact for warranty claims.

• Government access to contractor facilities for quality control inspections is required.

• Specific packaging, labeling, and shipping requirements are detailed.

• Vendors must provide a letter from the manufacturer if not the manufacturer themselves, indicating authorized distributor status.

• All work is unclassified but may require secure handling of FOUO and PII, potentially requiring a non-disclosure agreement.

Amendment / Modification

• Incorporates the revised Attachment 1 - Statement of Work dated 5-5-2026.

• Incorporates revised Attachment 2 - Pricing Sheet.

• Deletes SOW section 4.6.6, as it is covered in section 4.6.5. The revised pricing sheet has item 4.6.6 struck.

• Attachment 1 (Statement of Work)

• Attachment 2 (Pricing Sheet)

• SOW Section 4.6.6

• Offerors may submit the previous version of the pricing sheet, but item 4.6.6 will be changed to $0.00 for all pricing periods and not added to the total evaluated price.

• All other terms and conditions remain the same. There are no other changes to the RFP.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 2, the "Less Lethal Specialty Munition Price Evaluation Form" for solicitation 70B06C26Q00000080 A00002. It serves as a template for bidders to provide their pricing for various less lethal munitions across five price periods.

• The form categorizes munitions by SOW Section (e.g., Hand Delivered Pyrotechnic Canisters, 40mm Launched Specialty Impact Munitions, Crowd Management Projectile Cartridges).
• For each item, bidders are required to provide a Part #, Unit Cost (Ea), and Estimated Quantity for each of the five price periods.
• Sub-Total and a final TOTAL are calculated fields.
• All estimated quantities are currently listed as 0.0, and all Unit Costs are listed as 0.0, indicating that bidders must fill in their proposed pricing.

This is a critical document for bidders to understand the specific types of less lethal munitions required and to formulate their pricing proposals. Bidders must insert their proposed unit prices and part numbers into the designated fields for each item and each pricing period. The "Quantities above are estimates provided for the purpose of assisting the Offeror in establishing its contract pricing" note indicates that these quantities are for evaluation purposes and actual contract quantities may vary.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation (70B06C26Q00000080) with the following changes:

• The due date for offers has been extended to May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

• Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (APR 2026), has been incorporated into the solicitation.

• The submission deadline for offers.

• The solicitation document itself, by the addition of the new clause.

• The proposal submission deadline is extended to May 29, 2026.

• Bidders must ensure compliance with the newly incorporated DEI clause.

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.