P&P Ammunition Order

The Montana Department of Corrections has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered COR-IFB-2023-0412 for a comprehensive ammunition procurement for its Probation and Parole Department. The solicitation seeks two specific ammunition line items: 24,000 rounds of Hornady FlexLock Critical Duty 9mm+P Luger, 124 grain (designated as duty ammunition) and 235,000 rounds of 9mm Luger, 124 grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) for training purposes. The total procurement quantity is 259,000 rounds, classified under commodity code 3101 for Law Enforcement/Correctional Equipment. The bid was released on September 26, 2022, with a bid closing deadline of October 11, 2022, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. Potential bidders must review and accept the state's standard terms and conditions, general requirements, and warranty language before submission. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Valerie Hartman, who can be reached at VHartman@mt.gov or +1 406-444-4236 for any questions or clarifications.

While the document does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions on responding organizations, it appears to be a standard state procurement opportunity open to qualified ammunition suppliers. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The solicitation does not provide detailed pricing information or specify a precise contract value, though the total ammunition quantity suggests a substantial procurement investment. There are no indications of preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the ability to supply the exact ammunition specifications. The bid appears to be a straightforward procurement focused on obtaining high-quality duty and training ammunition for the Montana Department of Corrections' Probation and Parole Department. Potential vendors should carefully review the technical specifications and ensure their ability to meet the precise ammunition requirements before submitting a bid.