The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking to purchase specialized training ammunition from Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) for the Grand Coulee Dam Security Response Force (SRF). This single-source acquisition, justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) as a Brand Name Justification, includes 10,800 rifle training rounds, 6,800 rifle blank rounds, 11,000 pistol training rounds, and 6,000 pistol blank rounds, with an estimated cost of $33,566.00 for delivery by August 31, 2026. The justification stems from the unique, proprietary design of UTM ammunition and conversion kits, which ensure safety, functionality, and compatibility with existing SRF equipment. These kits prevent the use of live ammunition, featuring an offset firing pin and dimensionally different rounds, crucial for force-on-force training. The SRF at Grand Coulee, Hoover, Glenn Canyon, and Shasta Dams currently uses UTM systems, necessitating standardization for joint training. Market research confirmed that alternative systems would require significant costs, retraining, and logistical delays, lacking interoperability. Pricing will be determined fair and reasonable using FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) through informal price analysis, market research, and comparison to government estimates.

This government solicitation, identified as 140R1726Q0008, is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, Grand Coulee Acquisition Group. It is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial products and services, specifically detailing various types of training ammunition: 9mm and 5.56mm Man Marking Rounds (MMR), and 9mm and 5.56mm Loud Battlefield Blank Rounds (LBBR). The solicitation incorporates several Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) clauses by reference, including requirements for electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and adherence to sustainable products and services guidelines. Key provisions for offerors include instructions for submission, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and detailed representations and certifications. The evaluation criteria prioritize price, with an emphasis on adherence to all specified terms and conditions, and includes clauses related to small business programs, labor standards, and supply chain security.