BPA for Small Arms Ammunition - USFWS LE

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Division of Law Enforcement is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for small arms ammunition to support their law enforcement operations. The solicitation covers a comprehensive range of ammunition types from manufacturers including Federal, Hornady, Winchester, Speer, and Barnes, encompassing various calibers such as 9mm Luger, .223 REM, .308 WIN, and 12 gauge rounds designed for law enforcement, tactical, and training applications. Offerors must demonstrate technical experience in ammunition manufacturing for law enforcement, provide a technical approach and management plan, and submit past performance references. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical experience, technical approach, management plan, and past performance to make best value determinations considering factors like intended use, availability, delivery time, and current pricing. The original proposal deadline was August 22, 2025, but has been extended to September 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time, with an anticipated award date of September 20, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) for businesses with up to 1,300 employees. Previous contracts under this program were awarded to Hornady Manufacturing Company, Vista Outdoor Sales LLC, and Olin Corporation, each with maximum ceilings of $250,000. The new BPA carries a total authorized limit of $500,000 with individual call limits of $50,000, covering a five-year performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030. Contractors must deliver ammunition nationwide within a maximum timeframe of one month, with annual pricing updates during contract administration. The solicitation requires contractors to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit pricing quotes using the provided Excel spreadsheet format, with no allowance for alternate or equivalent items to the specifically required Federal Cartridge products and other specified manufacturer items.