712- DRC Ammunition Order

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Corrections (DRC) has issued a state contract opportunity for a specialized ammunition procurement across multiple calibers. The solicitation seeks to acquire four specific types of Federal Tactical Premium Law Enforcement ammunition: 12,000 rounds of 9mm P9HST2 (in 12 cases), 18,000 rounds of 5.56 LE556T4 (in 90 cases), 15,000 rounds of T308T snipers ammunition (in 30 cases), and 6,000 rounds of LE308TT2 (in 30 cases). The procurement is specifically targeted for delivery to the DRC Corrections Training Academy located at 11781 State Route 762 in Orient, Ohio, with Bill Bauer designated as the point of contact. The contract opportunity was posted on August 11, 2025, with a firm response deadline of August 27, 2025. Vendors must explicitly meet the detailed ammunition specifications to be considered for the bid, which suggests a rigorous technical evaluation process focused on precise ammunition performance characteristics.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly noted in the contract documentation. The procurement appears to be a standard competitive solicitation open to qualified ammunition manufacturers and distributors capable of meeting the precise technical specifications. While no incumbent vendor information was provided, the detailed requirements suggest the DRC is seeking high-performance tactical ammunition for specialized law enforcement training or operational purposes. The total ammunition order represents a significant procurement volume, with an estimated 51,000 rounds across multiple calibers. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the ammunition order indicates a substantial investment in tactical ammunition for correctional facility training or operational readiness. The procurement is geographically linked to Ross County, Ohio, and will be fulfilled through the DRC Corrections Training Academy in Orient.