U. S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Less Lethal Pressurized Air Launcher Systems (LLPALS)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is seeking Less Lethal Pressurized Air Launcher Systems (LLPALS) for its Law Enforcement Safety & Compliance Directorate through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation requires two primary launcher configurations in .68 caliber, fully mechanical systems that operate on 3000 PSI High Pressure Air bottles and function in temperatures ranging from -30F to 150F. The procurement will be evaluated using a Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with offerors required to submit three volumes: Technical Submission, Sample Submissions, and Pricing. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM ET on May 28, 2025, with potential vendors able to submit questions through a structured Q&A process. The RFQ was originally posted on April 23, 2025, with an amendment issued on May 13, 2025 that included technical clarifications and a modification to projectile specifications.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 332994 and a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a maximum value of $7,500,000 and a minimum guarantee of $5,000, covering a five-year ordering period from September 18, 2025 through September 17, 2030. The contractor will be required to produce a minimum of 300 launchers per quarter, with the systems intended for use across multiple DHS components including CBP, ICE, Secret Service, and others. The place of performance is specified as Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The price schedule includes detailed equipment requirements covering 73 LLPAL systems with various configurations, multiple types of projectiles, and associated equipment such as high-pressure air bottles, scuba tanks, fill adapters, and maintenance kits.