The agency posted this for awareness. It's not a solicitation, so you can't respond with a bid.
The Navy needs a small business to manufacture special purpose 9mm ammunition for law enforcement and military use.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The Navy needs a small business to manufacture special purpose 9mm ammunition, including a 135 grain JHP, Rifle (WPR) 291 smokeless propellant, and percussion primer. This ammunition is designed for law enforcement, military, and civilian self-defense applications.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The Government anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), five-year, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) supply contract.
- How will they pick the winner?
The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government, considering technical approach, past performance, and price.
- When and how do you bid?
Proposals must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module (PSM) at https://piee.eb.mil. The response deadline is July 24, 2026.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- The ammunition must only be used in modern handguns explicitly rated for +P compatibility, and operators must account for slightly higher felt recoil and accelerated firearm wear during extended use.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is properly registered in both the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP).
- Review the draft documents, including the Statement of Work (SOW) and Performance Specification, and raise any questions or concerns to the Government point of contact.