Question about item descriptions memo RFQ 15B41826Q00000016.docx
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- (FCC) Terre Haute Less Lethal Ammunition FY 26
- Solicitation number
- 15B41826Q00000016
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This is a memorandum clarifying product descriptions and acceptance criteria for RFQ 15B41826Q00000016 issued by the Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex Terre Haute, Indiana. The memorandum, dated April 23, 2026, confirms that the government will accept quotes for products similar in nature and performance to those described in the solicitation, and that the solicitation is open to full and open competition. The contract specialist Carl Livingston clarifies that brand-specific terminology in descriptions was not intended to exclude competing manufacturers.
The solicitation requires less lethal ammunition products for FY 26, including 40mm impact rounds (foam variants with OC, CS, and inert marking capabilities with ranges of 5–120 feet), 40mm sponge rounds (5–120 feet range), impact projectiles (6.5–262 feet), 40mm interlocking rubber batons, 40mm rubber balls in .60 caliber (24-count), 40mm long range launchable white smoke (450 feet), 40mm short range white smoke (262 feet), and 40mm chemical rounds in launchable CS variants (262–450 feet ranges). All quotes are due by 11:00 AM EST on April 27, 2026, sent electronically to C1livingston@bop.gov. Quotes must include shipping costs (FOB destination) and any applicable excise taxes. Award will be based on best value considering price, past performance, and delivery time, with delivery to FCC Terre Haute's Armory at 4700 Bureau Road South. The contract is Firm Fixed Price, and contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award.
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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex
Terre Haute, Indiana 47802
April 23, 2026
| MEMORANDUM FOR |
| to file RFQ 15B41826Q00000016 |
| FROM: |
| Carl Livingston, Contract Specialist |
| SUBJECT: |
| Questions about product descriptions |
It was brought to my attention that some or all the descriptions used in RFQ 15B41826Q00000016 use similar terminology of a brand name manufacturer. I was asked, if we are accepting quotes for “like items” in this category?
Yes, products that are similar in nature and performance of the descriptions will be accepted in the quote. It was not the government’s intent to exclude any brand of products. This solicitation is for full and open competition.
Here are some details that may be helpful when completing your quotes.
Specialty Impact Rounds
40mm Impact rounds (foam) OC, CS, and Inert and marking Minimum safe range 5 feet Maximum effective range 120 feet
40mm Impact round (sponge round) Minimum safe range 5 feet Maximum effective range 120 feet
Impact Projectiles Minimum operational range 6.5 feet Maximum operational range 262 feet
40m Interlocking rubber baton (3 batons) Minimum safe range 5 feet 40mm .60 caliber rubber balls (24count) Minimum safe range 5 feet
40mm long range launchable white smoke (pyrotechnic) Maximum range 450 feet
Chemical Rounds
40mm short range white smoke (pyrotechnic) Maximum range 262 feet 40mm long range launchable CS (pyrotechnic) Maximum range 450 feet 40mm short range launchable CS (pyrotechnic) Maximum range 262 feet
All quotes are still due by 11:00AM EST 4/27/2026 to me at C1livingston@bop.gov Thank you for your interest in this solicitation.
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