SOCOM Unique Munitions Requirements

The SOCOM Unique Munitions Requirements (IDIQ-SOCOM-UMR-33) is a master indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract vehicle established by the United States Special Operations Command to procure specialized small arms ammunition and related munitions for various federal agencies. The contract has a total shared ceiling of $750,000,000 and was awarded on July 21, 2023, with a last order date of July 20, 2033. The vehicle supports the procurement of ammunition for specialized operational requirements, including rounds for pistols, rifles, and shotguns in calibers such as 9mm, 5.56mm, .223, and 12 gauge, primarily targeting special operations forces and other federal law enforcement and security agencies.

The task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a pattern of small to moderate-sized procurements, with recent awards ranging from $2,500 to $3,620,430. Prime contractors include Vista Outdoor Sales LLC, Innovative Marketing LLC, and Black Hills Ammunition Inc., representing a mix of large and small businesses, including woman-owned and small disadvantaged business certifications. The task orders are predominantly firm fixed-price delivery orders supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of the Interior, and U.S. Special Operations Command. None of the recent task orders utilized specific set-aside designations, indicating open competition among qualified vendors. The delivery orders typically have completion dates within a few months to a couple of years, suggesting rapid procurement cycles for specialized munitions requirements.