Opportunity
City of Chicago #57027,5
Chicago Police Department solicits bids for large-scale ammunition and simunition supply contract
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
October 15, 2026
Identifier
57027,5
NAICS
332992, 423910
The City of Chicago's Department of Public Safety Administration is soliciting bids for a large-scale, five-year supply contract for ammunition and simunition to support the Chicago Police Department, Forensics Lab, and Training Academy. - Government Buyer: - City of Chicago, Department of Public Safety Administration, Chicago Police Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Winchester - Federal - General Dynamics - CCI - PMC - Cabela's - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of ammunition and simunition across Groups A-F - Over 30 distinct line items including handgun, rifle, shotgun, rimfire, and specialty rounds - Specific part numbers and quantities, e.g.: - WC381-USA (38 Special, 244,000 rounds) - RA9BA (9MM Luger +P, 241,000 rounds) - RA40B (40 S&W, 245,000 rounds) - RA45B (45 Auto, 248,000 rounds) - RA223R2 (.223 Remington, 251,000 rounds) - Q3131 (5.56MM, 252,000 rounds) - CCI 22 Short (500,000 rounds) - PMC Bronze 223 Remington (100,000 rounds) - General Dynamics Simunition FX (50,000 rounds) - Cabela's catalog accessories (discounted) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - "Equal or superior to" language allows for alternative brands if technical specs are met - Technical and packaging requirements specified for each item - Encouragement of MBE, WBE, and VBE participation, but no set goals - Delivery required within 120 days of order receipt - Price adjustments capped at 3% annually after year one (except Group F, which is fixed discount) - Compliance with City ordinances and insurance required - Delivery to specified Chicago Police Department locations
Description
This solicitation is for the purchase of ammunition and simunition across Groups A through F for use by the Chicago Police Department. The procurement is a sealed bid event with a contract term of 60 months. The funding source is the City of Chicago, and the contract includes preferences for city business, local manufacture, and alternative fuel vehicles. A pre-bid conference is scheduled to be held at City Hall in Chicago.