Ammunition - statewide

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC30034901701389) for a statewide ammunition contract covering multiple types of ammunition for various state agencies. The procurement seeks 32 line items of ammunition, including 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotgun shells, .223 caliber rifle ammunition, .308 match ammunition, 5.56mm ammunition, and multiple pistol calibers such as .40 S&W, .38 special, 9mm, and .45 auto. Quantities range from 1,000 to 519,000 rounds per line item, with specific technical requirements including bullet weight, jacket type, muzzle velocity, and casing materials. The solicitation requires all ammunition to be new from manufacturers, with no reloaded ammunition accepted, and many items specify "no substitution" for particular manufacturer part numbers. The bid was posted on June 12, 2017, with responses due by June 29, 2017, at 3:00 PM CDT, and the contract period will run for one year from the date of award with potential one-year renewal options. Delivery terms are Free On Board (FOB) Destination to various state agency locations statewide, and vendors must provide firm, fixed pricing for both the initial contract period and the first renewal period.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Vendors are required to submit detailed exhibits including pricing pages, packaging details, brand and model information, warranty terms, and delivery timeframes. The final line item requires vendors to provide a firm, fixed percentage discount to be applied to the actual cost of other available ammunition not specifically listed in the bid. While no specific budget range or total contract value is disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant procurement across multiple state agencies. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s), with payment terms to be specified by the vendor. The solicitation allows for electronic submission through the MissouriBUYS system or via hard copy to the Division of Purchasing in Jefferson City.