Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA) Marking Cartridges

SEE ATTACHED AMENDMENT 0001 THAT CORRECTS DATE FOR RECEIPT OF QUESTIONS FROM OCTOBER 19, 2018 TO OCTOBER 9, 2018..

THIS POSTING RELEASES SOLCITATION DOCUMENT UNDER TWO STEP SEALED BIDDING PROCESS OF FAR 14.503. STEP ONE, TECHNICAL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 30, 2018; 2:30 EASTERN TIME. .

The purpose of this announcement is to conduct Market Research for sources interested in providing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) with Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (NLTA). FLETC, Glynco, GA, anticipates multiple IDIQ firm fixed price award(s) as a result of this requirement for non-lethal training marking cartridge ammunition in various calibers for law enforcement officer firearms training courses at FLETC as follows: 9mm; 5.56mm; and .38 Caliber

The minimum guarantee for the resultant award(s) is 1,000 rounds per contract per year. The maximum limit for the resultant award(s) is estimated at 4 million rounds per year ($4 Million Dollars); total 20 million rounds ($20 Million Dollars) over life of contract(s). If more than one (1) contract is awarded, the maximum limit will be split between all awards. The contract will consist of a base year (12 months) and four 12-month option years (total 60 months in duration).

The bidder(s) may have to ship to multiple locations due to all Federal agencies utilization of the resultant contract(s) so delivery orders placed will vary in size and delivery location. Pricing on the solicitation, however, will be based on delivery to the FLETC Glynco GA location established in the solicitation and include any FET and shipping costs.

This acquisition will be solicited using the Two-Step Sealed Bidding Method in accordance with the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 14.5 - Two-Step Sealed Bidding. The NAICS code is 332992, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.

All ammunition must meet the specifications attached.

The due date for sources sought information is 2:00PM on July 27, 2018 and shall include vendor information, DUNS number, size standard, manufacturing information/location, product information. All questions and correspondence shall be addressed to Sheryle Wood at sheryle.wood@fletc.dhs.gov.

The solicitation Step One Technical will be posted at www.fbo.gov on or about August 10, 2018 and will close on or about September 10, 2018.

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