Ammunition Purchase, Lead-Free (SHORT LEAD TIME)

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for an ammunition purchase to support an educational workshop at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The procurement covers 14 different ammunition items across various calibers and gauges, including both lead and lead-free variants such as rifle rounds (.30-06, .243, .308, .270, .50 caliber muzzleloader) and shotgun shells (20-gauge and 12-gauge) from manufacturers like Remington, Federal, and Hornady. Contractors must provide ammunition that meets specific technical requirements including manufacturer specifications, model numbers, caliber, and grain weight for each type. The government will evaluate submissions using lowest technically acceptable price criteria and award a firm-fixed-price contract to the conforming offer with the best value. Quote submissions are due September 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov, with technical questions directed to Refuge Manager Sabrina Chandler.

This procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside and is open to all qualified contractors capable of meeting the ammunition specifications. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges for the anticipated award value. Quantities for each ammunition lot range from 20 to 40 rounds per type, with delivery required by September 25, 2025, to the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Winona, Minnesota. The period of performance spans September 12-25, 2025, specifically supporting the educational workshop activities. Delivery terms are specified as FOB Destination to the refuge location, placing shipping responsibility on the contractor.