Swiss P 748gr Rifle Ammunition for Police - SWAT

The City of Austin Police Department is requesting quotations for a one-time purchase of Swiss P .50 caliber rifle ammunition, with quotes due August 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via email to janet.lujan@austintexas.gov. This is an Invitation for Quotation (IFQ) initially distributed to certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBEs); the City will post the solicitation online if adequate quotes are not received from these categories.

The scope is 190 rounds of Swiss P Sniper HCSX P1 ammunition with 748-grain hardened-steel-core projectiles, brass-shoe, and zinc-coated specifications. No substitutions are permitted. The ammunition must meet exact ballistic and material specifications including a ballistic coefficient of 0.7794 (ICAO), SINTOX non-toxic primer, single-base powder, and CuZn alloy cartridge casings. Delivery is to the Austin Police Academy at 4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, Texas 78744, within 90 calendar days of order placement.

Pricing shall be quoted on a FOB Destination basis with all freight charges included in the item price. The City of Austin is exempt from federal excise and state sales taxes. Payment will be made within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices contingent upon delivery of conforming goods. All deliveries must be inspected visually upon receipt.

Respondents must provide non-discrimination certification, wage theft certification, non-debarment certification, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws including OSHA requirements. The contract becomes effective upon execution by the City and remains in effect until deliverables are complete or the City terminates it. The City reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive quote meeting minimum qualifications and may compare offers on individual line items, categories, aggregate price, or other bases most advantageous to the City.