U.S. Customs and Border Protection Less Lethal Specialty Impact/Chemical Munitions (LLSI CM) Request for Information
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Less Lethal Specialty Impact/Chemical Munitions (LLSI CM). This RFI seeks to understand industry capabilities for providing distraction devices, specialty impact, and chemical munitions for hand-delivered and 40mm launched applications, intended for training and operational use by CBP and other federal agencies. CBP intends to solicit for a 5-year Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multi-Agency Contract (MAC). Responses are due October 24, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
This initiative aims to acquire a full range of less-lethal specialty impact and chemical munitions, including:
- Hand-delivered pyrotechnic canisters (smoke, CS, OC), non-pyrotechnic devices (flameless expulsion, instant blast, aerosol grenades), and rubber ball grenades.
- 40mm launched specialty impact munitions (sponge, CS, OC, marking, inert, training kits).
- Crowd management projectile cartridges (CS, OC, smoke, aerial warning, ground marker) and controlled noise/light distraction devices.
- Training kits and thermal aerosol fog solutions.
All munitions must meet or exceed specific performance criteria, often referencing comparable Defense Technologies part numbers, covering aspects like discharge time, dispersal amount, velocity, accuracy, sound/light stimulus, and operational range. Products must be compatible with specific weapon systems (e.g., HK 169, HK 69, HK GLM, B&T GL-06, M203 launcher).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Research
- Intended Contract Type: 5-year Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multi-Agency Contract (MAC)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: October 24, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EST
- Published: October 9, 2025
- Place of Performance: Harpers Ferry, WV (FOB Destination, CONUS-wide shipping)
Information Requested
Respondents are asked to provide company details, NAICS code suitability (CBP suggests 332994), manufacturer/distributor status, experience with less-lethal devices for law enforcement/military, manufacturing locations (including U.S. percentage), capability to meet draft SOW technical requirements, warranty information, ISO certification, quality control processes, total manufacturing capacity, surge capacity, normal lead-time, and any concerns regarding the draft SOW.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award. Responses will be used to refine CBP's acquisition strategy, Statement of Work, and performance specifications. Proprietary information should be clearly marked and segregated. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to Jared.a.tritle@cbp.dhs.gov.