15B11826Q00000005 USP BIG SANDY AMMO FY 26
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Federal Bureau of Prisons, USP Big Sandy is soliciting proposals for various ammunition and related services for Fiscal Year 2026. This acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) / Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) set-aside. The place of performance is Inez, KY. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of specific ammunition types and associated shipping and handling. Key items include:
- 12 Gauge #4 Buck
- 5.56/.223 55 Grain Ball
- 9MM 124 Grain Ball (training only)
- .308 Hornady .308 (168 Grain) A-Max Tap
- 9mm Marking Rounds (50 rnd/bx) All items are to be delivered FOB Destination to USP Big Sandy, 1197 Airport Road, Inez, KY 41224. A special handling warning indicates the material is for a penal institution and must be delivered to armory staff only.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 - May 22, 2026.
- Award: May be issued with a Purchase Order. Awards are expected to be completed around May 8, 2026.
- Place of Performance: USP Big Sandy, Inez, KY 41224.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 4:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: The preferred method for returning quotes is via email to JMUSIC@BOP.GOV. Offers must be signed and dated, and vendors must complete Standard Form (SF) 1449 and continuation sheets, quoting only specified items without changes to descriptions or units of issue.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on best value, considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance. The government reserves the right to make single or multiple awards.
- FAR Clauses: Federal Acquisition Clause 52.212-4 is incorporated.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. The NAICS code is 332992 with a size standard of 150 employees.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this solicitation, contact James Music at JMUSIC@BOP.GOV or 606-433-2400.