Simulation Marking Cartridges

Page 1 of 17 ATTACHMENT 1 CBP Simulation Marking Cartridges Statement of Work (SOW) 70B06C26Q00000126 June 2026 -- 1 of 17 -- Page 2 of 17 1. BACKGROUND 1.1. This requirement is for the procurement of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) simulation marking and non-marking cartridges, blank cartridges, weapon conversion kits, and magazines for use in scenario-based use of force training in support of the mission of officers and agents within CBP, as well as other agencies both within and outside of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). 1.2. Relevant components within and outside of DHS may include but are not limited to the following listed in Table 1.2, below. This contract will be awarded and administered by CBP. Table 1.2 Agencies and Abbreviations DHS Component Abbreviation U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP Other DHS Components or Non-DHS Agencies TBD 2. SCOPE 2.1. The intent of CBP is to contract for simulated marking cartridges, non-marking cartridges, blank cartridges, and associated weapon conversion kits and magazines, for CBP, as well as other components within DHS. This statement of work (SOW) delineates the required performance and technical specifications. 2.2. Vendor shall provide additional administrative and logistical support, including but not limited to customer service support, shipping, and handling (FOB destination), and invoicing/payment support. 2.3. Vendor shall provide manufacturer’s technical specifications for items required for submission. Specifications shall address all technical requirements listed within this document. 3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: None 4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 4.1. General Requirements 4.1.1. The vendor shall not make any alterations or substitutions without prior notification, and written approval by the COR. -- 2 of 17 -- Page 3 of 17 4.2. M4 Upper Receiver Conversions Kits 4.2.1. M4A1 Upper Receiver Conversion Kit (9mm): 4.2.1.1. This conversion kit shall be a complete M4A1 upper receiver assembly chambered in 9mm. 4.2.1.2. The conversion kit shall be capable of firing General Dynamics Simunition FX 9mm marking cartridges or equal (Red 5330001 / Blue 5330002), FX 9mm non-marking cartridges or equal (5330009), and SecuriBlank cartridges or equal (5306003/5306006). 4.2.1.3. The conversion kit shall NOT be capable of accepting standard AR 9mm bolt carrier groups or live-firing bolt components. Conversion kit shall NOT be capable of firing lethal ammunition. 4.2.1.4. The kit shall include the following items: An anodized blue, complete flat top upper receiver group (M4/M16 family) with Picatinny rail, a complete bolt and bolt carrier group and two (2) translucent 20 round 9mm magazines. 4.2.1.5. The barrel shall be 11.5” (± .25”) in length, free-floated, with a standard “bird cage” muzzle device, and engraved with “9mm MARKING CARTRIDGE ONLY”. 4.2.1.6. Handguards shall be blue in color with M-Lok slots for mounting common M-Lok picatinny rails sections and M-Lok compatible accessories. 4.2.1.7. The gas key of the bolt carrier group shall be colored blue to identify it as a training instrument. 4.2.1.8. The upper receiver must be engraved with the following statement “9mm MARKING CARTRIDGE ONLY” located on the left side of the upper receiver. 4.2.1.9. The performance and technical specifications of the conversion kits shall be equal to or better than the General Dynamics Simunition Colt M4A1 Flat Top (11.5” bbl) conversion kit (5316500). 4.2.2. M4A1 Upper Receiver Conversion Kit (5.56/.223) 4.2.2.1. The conversion kit shall be a complete M4A1 upper receiver assembly chambered in 5.56mm. -- 3 of 17 -- Page 4 of 17 4.2.2.2. The conversion kit shall be capable of firing General Dynamics Simunition FX 5.56mm marking cartridges or equal (Red 5359101 / Blue 5359102), FX 5.56mm Non-Marking Cartridges or equal (5359109) and 5.56 SecuriBlank cartridges or equal (5359107/5359108). 4.2.2.3. The conversion kit shall NOT be capable of accepting a standard 5.56/.223 bolt carrier groups or live-firing bolt components. Conversion kit shall NOT be capable of firing lethal ammunition. 4.2.2.4. The kit shall include the following items: An anodized blue, complete flat top upper receiver group (M4/M16 family) with Picatinny rail, a complete bolt and bolt carrier group and two (2) translucent 30 round 5.56mm magazines (5314140SP). 4.2.2.5. The barrel shall be 11.5” (± .25”) in length, free-floated, with a standard “bird cage” muzzle device, and engraved with “5.56mm MARKING CARTRIDGE ONLY”. 4.2.2.6. Handguards shall be blue in color with M-Lok slots for mounting common M-Lok picatinny rails sections and M-Lok compatible accessories. 4.2.2.7. The gas key of the bolt carrier group shall be colored blue to identify it as a training instrument. 4.2.2.8. The upper receiver must be engraved with the following statement “5.56mm MARKING CARTRIDGE ONLY” located on the left side of the upper receiver. 4.2.2.9. The performance and technical specifications of the conversion kits shall be equal to or better than the General Dynamics Simunition Colt M4A1 Flat Top (11.5” bbl) conversion kit (5316520). 4.3. M4 / M16 Training Magazines 4.3.1. M4 / M16 Upper Receiver 20rd Training Magazine (9mm) 4.3.1.1. The magazines shall be capable of accommodating General Dynamics Simunition FX 9mm marking cartridges or equal (Red 5330001 / Blue 5330002) FX 9mm non-marking cartridges or equal (5330009) and SecuriBlank cartridges or equal (5306003/5306006). 4.3.1.2. The magazine shall have a capacity of twenty (20) 9mm training cartridges. 4.3.1.3. The body of the magazine shall be constructed of a translucent plastic. -- 4 of 17 -- Page 5 of 17 4.3.1.4. The performance and technical specifications of the magazines shall be equal to or better than the General Dynamics Simunition FX Training Magazine 9mm - M16 / M4 Upper Kit – (5308310SP). 4.3.2. M4 / M16 Upper Receiver 30rd Training Magazine (5.56mm) 4.3.2.1. The magazines sha…