Marking Cartridge, Caliber: 9MM, Cartridge Case: Metal, Projectile Mass: 5-7 Grains, Projectile…

The Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS) has awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract to Kiesler Police Supply, a vendor based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, for the procurement of specialized marking cartridges. The contract, valued at $1,752.15, covers the purchase of 5 cases of Force on Force 9MM caliber marking ammunition for the ILSOS Police - Adams division located in Springfield, Illinois. The marking cartridges are non-toxic, washable, and available in multiple colors (blue, green, red, white, or yellow), with each case containing 500 rounds packed in individual plastic or Styrofoam trays within cardboard boxes.

The contract's period of performance spans from August 19, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with a rapid delivery timeline of one calendar day after receipt of order. The specified marking cartridges feature a metal cartridge case, plastic projectile with a mass between 5-7 grains, and a muzzle velocity of 300-500 feet per second. These specialized ammunition rounds are designed with a minimum safe firing distance of 1 foot from a human target and carry a minimum shelf life of 5 years, suggesting their intended use for law enforcement training or simulation purposes.