Non-Lethal and Blank Fire Training Ammunition 2012-2017

The Non-Lethal and Blank Fire Training Ammunition 2012-2017 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a federal contract vehicle awarded by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) for specialized non-lethal training ammunition. The vehicle supports law enforcement and federal agency firearms training programs by providing marking cartridges and blank fire ammunition in various calibers, including 9mm and 5.56mm. These training munitions are designed to simulate live-fire scenarios while minimizing injury risks, allowing realistic tactical training for law enforcement personnel.

The task orders under this contract predominantly feature firm fixed-price delivery orders for non-lethal training ammunition (NLTA), with values ranging from approximately $1,000 to $794,736. UTM Limited (Ultimate Training Munitions), a foreign-owned manufacturer, appears to be a frequent prime contractor, consistently winning task orders for 9mm and 5.56mm marker rounds in red and blue colors. The primary funding agency is the Department of Homeland Security, specifically the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, with additional users including Customs and Border Protection, Federal Air Marshals, and various national park law enforcement units. None of the task orders utilized small business set-asides, and the contract vehicle demonstrated consistent usage from late 2012 through mid-2018, with delivery orders typically completed within several months of award.