9MM REDUCED HAZARD TRAINING AMMUNITIOIN (RHTA)

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia, sought to procure 800,000 rounds of 9MM Reduced-Hazard Training Ammunition (RHTA) featuring lead-free projectiles intended solely for training purposes. The ammunition had to meet strict specifications, including being free of the eight Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) monitored metals, also known as the RCRA 8. Bids required compliance with particular solicitation specifications, and vendors who had not previously received approval for their 9mm products were required to submit samples for testing. This solicitation was unrestricted, meaning there were no set-asides for small or disadvantaged businesses. The full solicitation laid out detailed submission instructions and technical requirements to ensure environmental safety and compliance. Despite these clear requirements and the need for a significant volume of ammunition, the solicitation was ultimately canceled. The contracting office responsible for this procurement was the FLETC Glynco Procurement Office under the Department of Homeland Security. The contracting officer in charge was Sheryle Wood, who could be contacted for further information. The originally posted solicitation was listed under the NAICS code 332992, which relates to small arms ammunition manufacturing, and was publicly available for vendor review before its cancellation.