Simulation Marking Cartridges

The Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection is procuring simulation marking cartridges and associated equipment for training and operational use under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total estimated value between $10,000 and $9,000,000. The solicitation, numbered 70B06C26Q00000126, was posted on June 23, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process, meaning the award will go to the offeror with the lowest price whose proposal meets the minimum technical requirements, which include supplying simulated 9mm and 5.56mm marking cartridges, weapon conversion kits, and magazines that meet or exceed the performance standards of General Dynamics Simunition FX products, specifically for compatibility with Colt M4A1, Glock 47T, and Glock 19T platforms. Cartridges must be packaged in structured cases—500 rounds per case with internal box configurations of 10x50 for 9mm and 25x20 for 5.56mm—with external labeling that uniquely identifies each shipment by contract number, delivery order, and date of manufacture using a distinct annual color scheme. All packaging must facilitate safe transport and allow 9mm cartridges to be stored tip-down. The contract mandates strict compliance with FAR clauses covering business ethics, whistleblower rights, counter-terrorism financing, employment eligibility, paid sick leave, privacy training, and prohibitions against improper confidentiality agreements. Contractor personnel must undergo personal identity verification (PIV) per FAR 52.204-9, and those accessing Government systems or facilities must complete a DHS non-disclosure agreement due to possible exposure to FOUO and PII, though no security clearance is required. Subcontracting preferences favor small businesses, with accelerated payment requirements for small business subcontractors and utilization reporting mandated. Delivery is FOB Destination, with acceptance occurring at the delivery point in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and all invoices must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), not WAWF. Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (technical) via email and hard copy containing specifications, samples, and manufacturer certifications without pricing, and Volume II (price) electronically via email using the SF-1