Formal Request for Offer for Annual Contract for Ammunition for San Antonio Police Department (SAPD)

The City of San Antonio is seeking offers for an annual contract to supply training and service ammunition, specialty ammunition, and substitute ammunition for the San Antonio Police Department and other designated law enforcement units, including Patrol, Narcotics, Fusion Center, Executive Protection, Repeat Offenders, SWAT, Aviation, Fire, Arson, and Parks. Substitute ammunition may only be procured when standard ammunition is unavailable due to nationwide shortages and must receive prior approval from a city designee before delivery. The use of substitute ammunition is contingent upon prior approval from the SAPD Labor Relations Committee and is strictly regulated to ensure operational readiness without compromising safety or compliance standards. All ammunition must meet specified technical and performance criteria outlined in the solicitation. The solicitation, numbered 6100018900, was posted on July 23, 2026, with offers due by August 7, 2026. Responses must be submitted through the Texas SmartBuy portal, and all deliveries will be performed within the City of San Antonio, Texas. Primary points of contact for inquiries include Rafael Zapata and Troy Elliott, with additional support from Angelica Mata and Laura Sambrano. The contract falls under the State, Local, and Education (SLED) category and is intended to ensure a reliable and uninterrupted supply of ammunition critical to the operational capabilities of multiple specialized units within the department.