Ammunition for the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is pursuing a single-source procurement for ammunition to support the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) for Fiscal Year 25/26. The solicitation specifically seeks to purchase ammunition from Florida Bullet, Inc., focusing on specific brands including Sinterfire, Speer, and Federal ammunition for active duty and training purposes. The procurement covers seven distinct ammunition types, totaling approximately 2,435 cases, and includes various 9mm, .223 Rem, and .308 Winchester rounds. The procurement is uniquely justified based on the ammunition's specialized ballistic characteristics, including superior penetration through auto metal and glass, less fragmentation, high weight retention, and optimal bullet expansion when fired through heavy clothing. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2025, with a response deadline of July 22, 2025, and will remain posted for at least 15 business days, with an estimated procurement value of up to $850,000.

The procurement appears to be restricted to a single source, specifically Florida Bullet, Inc. from Oldsmar, FL, which is noted as the only factory-authorized Law Enforcement Distributor of the specified ammunition brands in Florida. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement has been pre-approved by key personnel from the Florida Highway Patrol and the Bureau of Purchasing and Contracts, indicating internal organizational support. The procurement's total estimated value is up to $850,000, covering the specified ammunition types for the upcoming fiscal year. The single-source nature of the procurement suggests that Florida Bullet, Inc. has unique capabilities or authorizations that make them the sole qualified vendor for this specific ammunition procurement.