Nashua Police Department Ammunition

The City of Nashua, New Hampshire is requesting proposals for ammunition to supply the Nashua Police Department under RFP 0024-072226, with proposals due July 22, 2026 and vendor questions due July 1, 2026.

The scope comprises six distinct ammunition product lines with specified quantities and ballistics: 22 cases of PMC .223 55-grain FMJ for rifle training, 12 cases of Spear 9mm 147-grain Gold DOT II for pistol duty, 160 cases of Federal No Lead RHT for pistol indoor range, 15 cases of Federal 5.56mm 50-grain semi-jacketed frangible for rifle indoor range, 37 cases of Federal .223 62-grain Trophy Bonded Tactical for rifle duty, and 12 cases of Federal Tactical .308 WIN 168-grain for TMO use. All pricing must be quoted per case with delivery dates and shipping costs included. Delivery location is FOB Nashua, New Hampshire.

Evaluation criteria weight cost at 40%, overall submission impression (organization and approach) at 30%, vendor qualifications and experience at 15%, and additional considerations including DBE status and environmentally sound products at 15%. The City is not obligated to accept the lowest-priced proposal.

Vendors must carry general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, naming the City as an additional insured. All proposals must be submitted electronically via Bonfire or by paper with a digital copy on USB drive to the City Hall Purchasing Department by 2:00 p.m. on July 22. Answers to vendor questions will be posted by July 8 at 3:00 p.m. Proposals remain binding for 90 days following the deadline or until contract execution, whichever is later. Unsuccessful vendors may protest award decisions within five business days by submitting a written protest and posting bond equal to 25% of their bid value, up to a maximum of $250,000.