Ammunition, Factory loaded

The Department of General Services, Procurement Division of California is soliciting bids to establish a three-year statewide contract for factory-loaded ammunition, with two optional one-year extensions, under solicitation number 0000037533. This contract is mandatory for all California state departments and available for use by local governmental agencies, with deliveries required to be made statewide to any location specified in individual purchase orders under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all costs and risks until final acceptance at the receiving point. Bids must be submitted by July 10, 2026, and are evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, where technical compliance is assessed as pass/fail and award is determined by the lowest evaluated cost after applying applicable preferences including a 10% price advantage for Tribal Governments under TACPA and a 5% price credit for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Contractors must demonstrate responsibility by submitting a California Department of Justice Ammunition Vendor License, a valid Seller’s Permit, proof of factory authorization as a law enforcement distributor, three customer references, and compliance with the California Unsafe Handgun Act through CHP Form 7184. All ammunition must meet stringent performance standards outlined in Specification 1305-TS-0292320 and comply with FBI Ammunition Test Protocol, SAAMI, and applicable MIL-STD guidelines for accuracy, penetration, and expansion across rifle, handgun, and shotgun calibers. Packaging and marking must adhere to state-mandated requirements, though specifics are not detailed in the available documents. Bidders are required to complete and submit a Pricing Worksheet, Narrative Response detailing socioeconomic status and compliance with state laws, and supporting certifications including the GSPD-05-105 Debarment Certification and STD 204 Payee Data Record. The contract mandates that the contractor assign a dedicated Contract Manager, immediately notify the State of any product recalls or manufacturer price reductions, remit a 1.25% local government incentive fee to DGS-PD on each purchase order, and accept CAL-Card Visa payments. Deliveries must be completed within 90 days of order receipt, with minimum order requirements of one case. The State reserves the right to audit SB/DVBE participation, verify all certifications, and enforce penalties for noncompliance or material deviations. All submissions must be sent via email to CMU@dgs.ca.gov with required attachments and no external links, and