Ammunition for SRF ACADEMY

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, is soliciting training ammunition for the Grand Coulee Dam Security Response Force (SRF) Academy through solicitation number 140R1726Q0008. The procurement includes specialized Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) consisting of 11,000 9mm Man Marking Round (MMR) cartridges, 10,800 5.56mm MMR cartridges, 6,000 9mm Loud Battlefield Blank Round (LBBR) cartridges, and 6,800 5.56mm LBBR cartridges designed specifically for training purposes. The ammunition must meet proprietary technical specifications unique to UTM systems, including plastic base cups, marking compounds, and specialized low-pressure designs with offset firing pin mechanisms that prevent chambering of live ammunition. The evaluation will assess the contractor's ability to provide ammunition meeting these exact specifications and safety requirements. The offer due date is January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, with a delivery deadline of September 30, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside as a Total Small Business procurement, with preference given to Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) entities. Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) has been identified as the current supplier, with supporting documentation justifying the specialized nature of their product and noting that this ammunition is already in use at multiple Department of Interior dam locations including Hoover, Glenn Canyon, and Shasta. The estimated contract value is $33,566.00, with delivery required by August 31, 2026. The ammunition quantities total 34,600 rounds across the four ammunition types specified. Performance is for the SRF Academy at Grand Coulee Dam, with the training ammunition supporting standardized joint training operations across multiple federal security force locations.