OJS ammunition

This solicitation from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs seeks various types and quantities of pistol, rifle, and specialty ammunition totaling an estimated $362,764.91. The solicitation requires the delivery of ammunition including pistol ammunition, rifle ammunition, and shipping. Responses are due by May 11, 2023 with an anticipated award date of May 4, 2023. The solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses and utilizes a firm-fixed price purchase order.

The solicitation is set aside for total small business participation. Hornady is identified as the incumbent provider due to its unique performance characteristics and ability to ensure consistency for law enforcement use. While previous solicitations allowed "or equal" alternatives, none were technically acceptable. Using the Hornady brand will allow for identification of ammunition in officer-involved shootings. The justification approves the use of Hornady ammunition and intends to maximize small business competition among Hornady's authorized distributors. Place of performance will be for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services.