12ga 3” 00 Buckshot, Non-Toxic Ammunition
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS) program intends to procure 20,000 rounds of super dense, non-toxic 3in 12ga 00 buckshot to support feral swine elimination. This will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside resulting in a one-time commercial purchase order.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 20,000 rounds of super dense, non-toxic 3-inch 12-gauge 00 buckshot ammunition. This ammunition is critical for the USDA APHIS WS program's efforts in feral swine elimination.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: One-time commercial purchase order
- Delivery: FOB destination to San Antonio, TX within 14 days of order.
- Anticipated Effective Date: May 8, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 332992, size standard 1,300 employees)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on best value to the government, utilizing a comparative evaluation of quotations. Evaluation factors include Price, Technical, and Past Performance, in accordance with FAR Model Deviation [Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)] 12.203(a).
Additional Notes
The solicitation package will be issued via email, following FAR Model Deviation [Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO)] 12.201-1(c)(2). All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a quotation. Questions should be directed to Amanda Barbosa, Contracting Officer, via email at Amanda.Barbosa@usda.gov.