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, is soliciting quotes for various small arms ammunition, specifically 9mm and 5.56 rounds. This acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. The purpose is to procure new, in-box ammunition for USP Atwater. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, at 09:00 AM PT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply and delivery of new, in-box, boxer-primed brass ammunition to USP Atwater. Refurbished or loose ammunition is strictly prohibited.
- 9MM 115GR JHP Ammunition: 54,000 total rounds (54 cases). Must be standard velocity (no +P or +P+), new in box, new boxer primed brass, cases of 1,000 with boxes of 50.
- 5.56 55GR FMJ BT Ammunition: 40,000 total rounds (40 cases). Must be new in box, new box primed brass, cases of 500 or 1,000 with boxes of 20.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to USP Atwater, 1 Federal Way, Atwater, CA 95301, within 90 days Receipt of Order. Delivery to Armory Staff only, Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM PST.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS Code: 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,300 employees.
- Solicitation Availability: Available on beta.SAM.gov on or after April 16, 2026.
- Quote Submission: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of the SF-1449 RFQ #15B61826Q00000006, including unit price and total for each line item.
- Quote Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 09:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on conformance to specifications and being the most advantageous to the Government, considering Price, Past Performance, and Delivery time.
Additional Notes
All future information and amendments will be distributed solely through beta.SAM.gov. Vendors are responsible for monitoring the site. Contact: John Ridgeway, Contracting Officer, at j3ridgeway@bop.gov or 209-386-4728.