Reviewed

Non-Lethal Training Ammunition

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER (7015) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 1305 | Last Modified: 08/07/2024

Procurement Summary

Multiple award contract for non-lethal training ammunition (NLTA). The term NLTA applies to any type of reduced energy training ammunition that was designed for use against human targets during realistic training. If used properly in accordance with manufacturer’s supplied guidelines and equipment (conversion kits and personal protective gear, if any), this type of product should not incur injury or health risks to participants. Specific NLTA types required include 9mm Non-Lethal Marking Cartridges, 9mm Non-Lethal Non-Marking Cartridges, .223Rem/5.56mm Non-Lethal Marking Cartridges, and.223Rem/5.56mm Non-Lethal Non-Marking Cartridges.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Market research confirmed that the commercial marketplace for NLTA is limited to 3 main manufacturers, 2 large business manufacturers and one small business manufacturer, i.e., General Dynamics–OTS, Inc [UEI: C9JJM67GNFZ1], General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems – Simunition Operations, Inc [UEI: ZT1MXQNNJ4A5], and Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) [UEI: ZUFHMUDBVB14]. The sources sought revealed no other new manufacturers, only suppliers of the products offered by one of the three manufacturers.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

AMMUNITION, THROUGH 30MM

NAICS

332992 - Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing

Date Submitted

07/30/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

N/A

Procurement Stage

Pre-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Between 3 and 5 years

Waiver Coverage

Multi-procurement Waiver

Funding Agency

FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER