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
This notice, published May 11, 2026, pertains to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for small arms ammunition for the United States Penitentiary (USP) Atwater. The RFQ was a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. The offer due date for this RFQ was April 30, 2026, and has since passed, meaning it is no longer open for new bids.
Scope of Work
The solicitation sought the procurement of various small arms ammunition. Key requirements included:
- 9MM 115GR JHP Ammunition: 54,000 rounds, standard velocity (no +P or +P+), new in box, new boxer primed brass, cases of 1,000 with boxes of 50. No loose ammunition.
- 5.56 55GR FMJ BT Ammunition: 40,000 rounds, new in box, new box primed brass, cases of 500 or 1,000 with boxes of 20. No loose ammunition.
- Shipping & Handling/Freight: Delivery was required to the USP Atwater Armory Staff only, during M/F 7:30 am - 2:00 pm PST.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS Code: 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing).
- Size Standard: 1300 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors were required to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of the solicitation form. Quotes were to be evaluated based on the most advantageous price to the government.
Key Dates
- Original Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, at 09:00 PT.
- Notice Published Date: May 11, 2026.
Agency & Contact
This opportunity was issued by the Department of Justice, Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, USP Atwater. The primary contact for the solicitation was John Ridgeway (j3ridgeway@bop.gov).