001030000085517.pdf

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the State of Indiana, specifically issued by the Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board (ILETB) for procurement of 50,000 rounds of 9mm Frangible ammunition. The solicitation (Solicitation No. 85517) requires bidders to submit their responses by Friday, November 7, 2025 at 3:00pm, with shipping to be included in the bid price. The event involves obtaining bids for ammunition to be used by the Firearms Department at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, with comparable equivalent rounds including Federal BC9N3, Hornady #90230, SinterFire SPGL, Speer #53365, and Winchester RA9SF.

The bidding process includes several purchasing preferences and compliance requirements, such as potential U.S. Manufactured Product Preference, Steel Product Preference, and Indiana Business Preference options. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including drug-free workplace certification, employment eligibility verification, and non-collusion certification. The solicitation emphasizes ethical standards, open competition, and requires bidders to be transparent about their business operations, employee composition, and economic impact on Indiana. The document also includes forms for Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprise (IVOSB) subcontractor commitments, indicating a focus on diverse and local business participation.