Law Enforcement Ammunition RFP

The State of Colorado, via the Department of Public Safety, is seeking qualified manufacturers or distributors to provide brass‑cased law‑enforcement ammunition (e.g., 9 mm, .308) under a cooperative purchasing agreement. The contract will cover the period Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2028 (initial two‑year term, with up to three one‑year extensions) and will be awarded to one or more vendors based on price, experience, technical compliance, and accessibility criteria. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Colorado VSS by 2:00 PM MT on Nov 17 2026. Mandatory requirements include a valid Federal Firearms License, at least five years of recent ammunition sales to government or law‑enforcement, and compliance with strict delivery, packaging, and no‑substitution policies. The State expects delivery within 90 days of purchase order issuance and requires the contractor to handle any recalls or defective product at no cost to the State. • Contract type: Cooperative Purchase Agreement, multiple agencies may piggy‑back. • Required qualifications: Active FFL, ≥5 years recent ammo sales to government/military. • Scope: Supply brass‑cased duty and training ammo in multiple calibers; minimum order = 1 box. • Delivery: FOB Destination, freight prepaid; 90‑day delivery window; pallet weight ≤2,500 lb. • Pricing: Firm for first 12 months; individual box pricing required; price adjustments allowed annually. • Evaluation: 20 % experience, 40 % technical, 30 % cost, 5 % accessibility, 5 % terms. • Submission: Electronic via Colorado VSS; required attachments include technical proposal, Exhibit B (prices), Exhibit C (W‑9), signature page.