Ammunition Order for USP Atwater
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, United States Penitentiary (USP) Atwater, CA, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for the procurement of various small arms ammunition. This opportunity is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. Quotes will be evaluated based on price, past performance, and delivery time. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 09:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of new, in-box small arms ammunition, specifically:
- 54,000 rounds of 9MM 115GR JHP ammunition: Must be standard velocity (no +P or +P+), new in box, new boxer primed brass, packaged in cases of 1,000 with boxes of 50.
- 40,000 rounds of 5.56 55GR FMJ BT ammunition: Must be new in box, new box primed brass, packaged in cases of 500 or 1,000 with boxes of 20.
All ammunition must be new in box; refurbished, reloaded, surplus, or loose ammunition is strictly prohibited. Delivery is required within 90 days of Receipt of Order to the USP Atwater Armory Staff, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM PST. Shipping costs (FOB destination) must be included in all quotes.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS Code: 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1,300 employees
- Place of Performance: USP Atwater, 1 Federal Way, Atwater, CA 95301
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit a signed copy of page 1 of the SF-1449 RFQ #15B61826Q00000006, including Unit Price and Total for each line item found on page 4. Additionally, complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of the solicitation form. Vendors must complete their representations and certifications via SAM.gov (FAR 52.212-3).
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated to determine the most advantageous offer to the Government, considering Price, Past Performance, and Delivery time.
- Key Deadlines:
- Solicitation Available: April 16, 2026
- Quotes Due: April 30, 2026, by 09:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.
Additional Notes
The solicitation and all future information, including amendments, will be distributed solely through beta.SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site. For further information, contact John Ridgeway, Contracting Officer, at j3ridgeway@bop.gov or 209-386-4728.