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 PRISON SYSTEM / BUREAU OF PRISONS (USP ATWATER) issued a Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quote (RFQ) for Ammunition Order for USP Atwater. This opportunity, set aside 100% for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), sought various small arms ammunition. Quotes for this solicitation were due April 30, 2026, at 09:00 PT. The overall notice was published on May 11, 2026, after the quote due date.
Scope of Work
The solicitation required the procurement and delivery of specific small arms ammunition to USP Atwater, CA. Key requirements included:
- 54,000 rounds of 9MM 115GR JHP Ammunition: Must be standard velocity (no +P or +P+), new in box, new boxer primed brass, and packaged in cases of 1,000 with boxes of 50. No loose ammunition.
- 40,000 rounds of 5.56 55GR FMJ BT Ammunition: Must be new in box, new box primed brass, and packaged in cases of 500 or 1,000 with boxes of 20. No loose ammunition. All ammunition was to be delivered to the USP Atwater Armory Staff only, during 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).
- Size Standard: 1300 Employees.
- Quote Due Date: April 30, 2026, 09:00 PT.
- Notice Published Date: May 11, 2026.
Evaluation
Quotes were to be evaluated based on the most advantageous price to the government.
Additional Information
Offerors were instructed to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 of the solicitation form. The primary point of contact for this opportunity was John Ridgeway (j3ridgeway@bop.gov). The place of performance is Atwater, CA.