Swiss P Rifle Ammunition for Police - SWAT

The City of Austin Police Department is requesting quotations for a one-time purchase of Swiss P rifle ammunition for SWAT operations, with quotes due August 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The scope is 190 rounds of .50 caliber Swiss P Sniper HCSX P1 ammunition with 733-grain bullets, no substitutions permitted. The ammunition must meet detailed ballistic specifications: caliber 12.7x99, hollow-core jacketed bullet type, lead-free composition with SINTOX primer, velocity of 880 m/s at 25 meters, and ballistic coefficient of 0.7794. Delivery is required within 90 calendar days to the Austin Police Academy at 4800 Shaw Lane, Austin, Texas 78744, during Monday through Friday operating hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Quotes must be submitted on an FOB Destination basis with all freight charges and costs included in the unit 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 satisfactory delivery and compliance with all City specifications. The City reserves the right to award based on lowest price meeting minimum qualifications and may request references from the lowest bidder prior to award.

Respondents must certify compliance with City of Austin non-discrimination policies, wage theft ordinances, non-debarment status, equal employment opportunity, LGBTQ+ conversion therapy prohibitions, and anti-Israel boycott provisions as outlined in Texas state law. The contract becomes effective upon execution by the City and terminates upon completion of deliverables or City termination. Submit quotes to Janet Lujan at janet.lujan@austintexas.gov.