Training and Duty Ammunition

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking to establish a contract for training and duty ammunition through a solicitation numbered SS-13621, posted on August 18, 2025. This procurement is not a solicitation for bids or proposals, as the agency believes that the required commodities or services are only available from a single source. Interested vendors are required to submit written information demonstrating their ability to supply the specified products or services by September 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET. The selected contractor must guarantee full capability to perform all contract requirements with integrity and reliability, complying with applicable laws and regulations, including Chapter 287, F.S. The contract value is estimated to range between $500,000 and $2,000,000, and the project is managed under NAICS code 332992, which pertains to ammunition manufacturing. Supporting documentation indicates that the agency has previously engaged in single-source acquisitions for specialized equipment, such as the Teledyne FLIR STAR Safire aerial camera systems, emphasizing the importance of sole-source procurement due to the systems' critical role in law enforcement and safety operations. These prior contracts, valued at approximately $750,000, were justified on the basis that Teledyne FLIR Defense, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and service provider in the U.S., ensuring the necessary warranty and maintenance coverage for systems in use for both under and over five years. The current solicitation underscores the agency’s focus on securing reliable, high-quality training and duty ammunition, with a clear emphasis on vendor capability and compliance with legal standards.