Small Arms Ammunition for the Arkansas National Guard Marksmanship Training Unit

The Arkansas Army National Guard is procuring 15,000 rounds of specialized small arms ammunition, specifically Ammunition, Rifle, Loader Monkey .223, 80.5gr (LMK223M80.5LR), for its Marksmanship Training Unit. This is a brand name requirement with no substitutions authorized, as the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center has determined these specific ammunition products are the only ones meeting their exact training and competition requirements for National Guard Marksman Team competitive events. The procurement will be awarded as a firm-fixed price contract to the most advantageous offeror based on evaluation criteria including price, quality, past performance, and delivery date. The solicitation utilizes simplified procedures under FAR Part 13, with vendors required to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Proposals are due September 22, 2025 at 7:00am, with an expected award date of September 23, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. The justification document indicates this is being conducted as a single-source procurement under 41 USC 1901 with limited competitive environment, funded through O&M Army appropriations. While no specific award value is mentioned in the available documents, the requirement is for precisely 15,000 rounds of the specified ammunition type based on historical use and procurement experience. Performance will take place in North Little Rock, Arkansas, with the contracting officer Ralph Grinnell coordinating the procurement through the USAF AR P&C for the ARNG Marksmanship Training Unit. The procurement reflects ongoing market research efforts to assess potential future sources while maintaining competition awareness in the ammunition market.