1305--AWARDED - Ammunition IDIQ Contract for VA Veterans Integrated Services Network 23 (VISN 23) Police Departments.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 23 awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to BCI Services for the procurement of brand-name duty and training ammunition to support Police Departments within Veterans Integrated Services Network 23 (VISN 23). The total contract value is $352,737.00, covering a base period and two option years. This procurement was 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under NAICS code 332994. The contract is firm-fixed-price and requires the delivery of newly manufactured 9mm and .223/5.56mm ammunition, specifically prohibiting remanufactured or reloaded components. Deliveries are made FOB Destination to various locations within the VISN 23 geographical area, with a required fulfillment window of 30 days after receipt of order. Strict packaging and marking guidelines are in place, requiring specific box and case quantities and prohibiting shipments from being labeled as containing ammunition. Administration is handled through the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System via the Tungsten Network. The award was based on a trade-off process evaluating technical capabilities, past performance, and price, ensuring the reliability and quality of ammunition for law enforcement duty and training.