RFI - 5. 56mm NATO Service Rifle Ammunition

The Law Enforcement Safety and Compliance Directorate of U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks to procure 5.56mm NATO service rifle ammunition through a future solicitation. The ammunition must meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the draft Statement of Work, including performance standards for velocity, accuracy, penetration, and reliability. Responses to the Request for Information are due January 12, 2023 to inform the development of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with a five-year period of performance. This contract will supply ammunition to meet the needs of approximately 72,000 armed CBP and other federal law enforcement personnel.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The anticipated contract would have a potential value to support the quarterly ammunition requirements of federal agencies, estimated at 5-8 million rounds. Manufacturers must demonstrate the ability to meet stringent quality control processes and capacity to reliably fulfill quarterly production minimums of 5-8 million rounds of ammunition packaged and labeled in accordance with the draft Statement of Work.