REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Simulation Marking Cartridges U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection DESCRIPTION: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a requirement for the procurement of simulation marking and non-marking cartridges, blank cartridges, weapon conversion kits, and magazines for use in scenario-based use of force training. This effort is integral to providing effective Use of Force equipment to officers and agents. This contract shall be awarded and administered by CBP; however, it will be awarded as a DHS Strategic Source contract that will allow DHS agencies, as well as, other Federal Law Enforcement Agencies to issue delivery orders against this contract. This announcement constitutes an official Request for Information (RFI). This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or a promise to issue an RFP or RFQ in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is not at this time seeking proposals or quotes and will not accept unsolicited proposals/quotes. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the SAM.gov website. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement. INFORMATION REQUESTED: 1. Company Name, Company Address, Point of Contact, Telephone Number, and e-mail Address. 2. Are you a manufacturer or distributor? 3. If you aren't the manufacturer, are you an authorized distributor? Would you be able to provide a letter of authorization from the manufacturer? 4. Are you under NAICS code 332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing? If not, what NAICS code do you use? What size business are you registered as with this code? If you are a distributor or reseller, what size business are your manufacturer(s) based on the same NAICS code you use? 5. What is your organization's experience with, and capability for, manufacturing and distributing simulation marking and non-marking cartridges, blank cartridges, weapon conversion kits, and magazines for military or law enforcement agencies? 6. Where are your simulation marking and non-marking cartridges, blank cartridges, weapon conversion kits, and magazines, to include the contents, manufactured and/or assembled? If parts/components are manufactured in a different location from final assembly, please identify all subcontractors' names and locations. 7. Is your o…