Brand Name or Equal Defense Technology Products

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Procurement Section is soliciting quotes for Defense Technology brand name or equal less-lethal tactical products through Request for Quote 15F06725Q0000253. The procurement includes 40mm liquid barricade rounds (both CS and inert variants), OC vapor aerosol grenades, and various military-style and tactical smoke grenades in multiple colors for the FBI's Tactical Training Unit. Vendors must provide pricing for all line items and submit specification sheets for any products proposed as "equal" to the Defense Technology brand. The solicitation will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procedures based on firm-fixed pricing with NET30 payment terms. All questions must be submitted via email to Christina Wheeless at CMWheeless@fbi.gov by September 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT/2:00 PM ET, with quotes due by September 11, 2025, at the same time.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing), conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13 as a one-time purchase order. The solicitation covers substantial quantities including 5,038 CS 40mm liquid barricade rounds, 4,427 inert 40mm liquid barricade rounds, 2,575 OC vapor aerosol grenades, and various smoke grenades across 40+ delivery locations throughout the United States. Products must be delivered within 90 days after contract award to numerous law enforcement facilities nationwide on an FOB Destination basis. Quotes must remain valid for 90 days, and vendors are required to provide company information including Tax ID, UEI number, and point of contact details. The contract award will be made as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with complete delivery addresses to be provided upon award.