Ammunition - Statewide

The State of Missouri has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBC) for a statewide ammunition procurement contract, solicitation number IFBC30034901802186, seeking various types of ammunition for state agencies. The procurement covers 20 line items of shotgun, rifle, and pistol ammunition, including 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotgun shells, .223 caliber and 5.56mm rifle ammunition, and .40 S&W, 9mm, and .45 Auto pistol ammunition. Quantities range from 1,000 to 219,000 rounds per line item, with specific technical requirements for each ammunition type, including bullet weight, velocity, and brand/model specifications. Only new manufacturer ammunition is acceptable, with no reloaded ammunition permitted. The bid opens on April 5, 2018, at 6:00 PM CDT and closes on April 19, 2018, at 3:00 PM CDT, with the contract period running from the date of award through August 7, 2018. Vendors must provide firm, fixed pricing for the initial contract period and first renewal period, and submit completed Exhibits B, F, and any other applicable exhibits with their bid response.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations for small, minority-owned, or woman-owned businesses, and no incumbent contractor is identified. Delivery will be free on board (FOB) destination to various state agency locations across Missouri, with Net 45 days payment terms. Vendors must provide detailed information including packaging, brand/model, delivery timeframe, and warranty information for each line item. Additionally, bidders are required to offer a firm, fixed percentage discount to be applied to the actual cost of any other available ammunition not specifically listed in the bid. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with funding coming from participating state agencies' budgets. While the total estimated contract value is not provided, the extensive range of ammunition quantities suggests a significant procurement need for state agencies throughout Missouri.