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2026 SOW FX Marking (RFI Draft).pdf | Feb 19, 2026 |
FX Marking Cartridges
Contact and place of performance
John Crockett
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
USA
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Simulation Marking Cartridges U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection DESCRIPTION: 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. &nb...
View moreINFORMATION 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?
RESPONSES
Responses 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.
SUMMARY
This 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.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued this Sources Sought notice to conduct market research for the procurement of simulation marking and non-marking cartridges, blank cartridges, weapon conversion kits, and magazines. This equipment supports scenario-based use of force training for officers and agents. While administered by CBP, the resulting contract is intended as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Strategic Source vehicle, enabling other DHS components and federal law enforcement agencies to issue delivery orders. The government is seeking information regarding manufacturer capabilities, material safety data, quality control plans, and quarterly production capacities for these training components.
The requirement is identified under NAICS code 332992 for Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing and PSC 1095 for Miscellaneous Weapons. There is currently no set-aside designated for this procurement. Performance is centered in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and interested parties must submit responses via email to John Crockett by March 5, 2026. The notice includes one attachment, a draft Statement of Work (SOW) for the marking cartridges, which outlines technical requirements and packaging specifications.
This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract. Responses will be used by CBP to refine its acquisition strategy, performance specifications, and statement of work. Participation in the RFI is voluntary, and the government will not provide reimbursement for any costs associated with the preparation of submissions. Respondents are asked to clarify their business size, distributor status, lead times for delivery, and whether all primer and cartridge ingredients are non-hazardous and environmentally safe.
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