DNR AmmunitionBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, through the Indiana Department of Administration's Procurement Division, is soliciting proposals for ammunition under Negotiated Bid 27-87904, with proposals due August 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options. Respondents may claim a 15% price preference under Indiana Code 5-22-15-26 for businesses meeting specialized employee service requirements (at least 75% of employees Indiana residents meeting enumerated criteria, $13.50 minimum wage, transitional services staffing, and comprehensive benefits), or a single Indiana preference under Indiana Code 5-22-15-7; a 3% Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business (IVOSB) subcontracting goal is established, though failure to meet it does not affect bid evaluation.

The scope covers three specified ammunition types with no alternatives permitted: 154,000 rounds of Sig Sauer 9mm 124 grain full metal jacket for handgun practice, 6,000 rounds of UTM 9mm MMR Blue for handgun training, and 154,000 rounds of PMC 62 grain #556K full metal jacket for rifle practice, to support the IDNR Division of Law Enforcement statewide training programs. Delivery must be arranged with 24 hours' notice to the IDNR Quartermaster at 6248 S Schoolhouse Road, Nineveh, Indiana 46164, with shipping costs included as a separate line item and all pricing firm for 180 days from award.

Award will be based on the lowest evaluation amount among responsive proposals meeting mandatory requirements: Executive Summary, Indiana Economic Impact Form, completed Bid Cost Template in Excel format with unit prices and extended totals, and Attestation Form. Respondents must register with the Indiana Department of Administration's Procurement Division and meet Secretary of State registration requirements prior to contract execution. Questions are due August 6, 2026 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time, with responses posted by August 13, 2026. Award is targeted for September 2026. The State reserves the right to request Best and Final Offers or award based on initial responses without further discussion.