Term agreement for purchase of Ammunition for Law Enforcement and Related Agencies

Solicitation RFB-11EAL-225 is a request for a one-year term agreement to purchase factory standard ammunition and related tactical devices for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and other city agencies. The procurement covers a wide range of items, including flash sound devices, aerosol and smoke grenades, and specific calibers of ammunition from manufacturers such as Federal, Remington, and Sabre. All ammunition must be new, with a malfunction rate not exceeding one in 100,000 rounds and meeting strict ballistic performance and precision standards. The contract allows for a maximum price increase of 5 percent via an escalator clause and requires a minimum one-year warranty from the date of acceptance. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 1, 2026, and can be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal or delivered as hard copies to the City County Purchasing Division in Indianapolis. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though the City reserves the right to split the award between multiple vendors. Delivery terms are FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with all shipping costs included in the unit price. Payment is handled via City/County check, Purchasing Card, or ACH, provided a valid purchase order is issued prior to delivery. Evaluation is based on price, technical compliance, and the submission of required documentation, including non-collusion affidavits and MBE-WBE-VBE-DOBE forms.