15B11826Q00000005 USP BIG SANDY AMMO FY 26

SOL #: 15B11826Q00000005Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Justice
Federal Prison System / Bureau Of Prisons
USP BIG SANDY
INEZ, KY, 41224, United States

Place of Performance

Inez, KY

NAICS

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)

PSC

Miscellaneous Ammunition (1395)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 15, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 7, 2026

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 is an Award Notice related to the procurement of Ammunition - Various for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Penitentiary (USP) Big Sandy. The opportunity was a Total Small Business Set-Aside for Fiscal Year 2026.

Scope of Work

The solicitation sought various ammunition types and related services. Key items included:

  • 12 GAUGE #4 BUCK 2 3/4
  • 5.56/.223 55 Grain Ball
  • 9MM 124 Grain Ball (training Only)
  • Hornady .308 (168 Grain) A-Max Tap
  • Force on Force 9mm Marking Round (50 rnd/bx)
  • SHIPPING & HANDLING CHARGES

Delivery was specified as FOB Destination to USP Big Sandy, 1197 Airport Road, Inez, KY 41224. A warning was included for "AMMO/WEAPON/HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FOR PENAL INSTITUTION - DELIVER TO ARMORY STAFF ONLY".

Contract Details

The contract type was Firm Fixed Price. The Period of Performance for all items was from May 1, 2026, to May 22, 2026. Awards were to be issued via Purchase Card or Purchase Order, SF-1449.

Solicitation & Evaluation

The pre-solicitation notice was issued on April 15, 2026, with the solicitation period from April 16, 2026, to April 30, 2026. Offers were due by April 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET and had to be sent electronically to JMUSIC@BOP.GOV. The anticipated award date range was May 4-8, 2026. Evaluation factors included Price, Technically Acceptable, and Past Performance.

Eligibility

This acquisition was a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The primary NAICS Code is 332992 (Miscellaneous Ammunition). Offerors were required to be registered in SAM.gov.

Contact Information

For inquiries, the primary contact is James Music at JMUSIC@BOP.GOV or 606-433-2400.

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Points of Contact

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