Ammunition

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is pursuing a single-source procurement with Florida Bullet, Inc. for law enforcement-grade ammunition to be used by Florida Highway Patrol personnel statewide, including all troop locations and the FHP Academy. The procurement, issued under Florida Statutes 120.57 and 287.057, is justified by the unique ballistic performance characteristics of specific ammunition brands—Speer, Federal, and SinterFire—which are exclusively distributed by Florida Bullet, Inc. in the state. The required items include duty rounds such as Speer Bonded Duty in 9mm and .223 Rem, Federal Tactical Bonded Duty in .308, and training ammunition including Speer Lawman Bonded, Speer Lawman RHT Frangible, and SinterFire Frangible in .223 and 9mm, each with defined grain weights and round counts per case. Performance criteria center on high weight retention, controlled expansion, minimized over-penetration and fragmentation, consistent point-of-impact between training and duty rounds, and reliable function through barriers like auto glass and heavy clothing, all validated through agency testing. The estimated contract value is up to $950,000 for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, though no line-item pricing or formal CLINs are provided. Delivery is required across the state of Florida, with no FOB terms or packaging, preservation, labeling, or barcoding standards specified beyond general product identification. The solicitation, posted on July 7, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026, does not include federal acquisition regulation clauses, solicitations for competitive bids, or formal evaluation weights, as it operates under state procurement law. The primary point of contact is Alma Sanchez of the Bureau of Purchasing and Contracts, with additional oversight from FHP division personnel, while Florida Bullet, Inc.’s representation, certifications, size status, or UEI/CAGE code are not disclosed. The award will be based on unique technical attributes and exclusive distribution rights rather than price competition, reflecting a best-value determination.