What Happened
Army Secures Steady Supply Of Small Caliber Ammunition
The U.S. Army has awarded Olin Winchester a contract worth up to $788.4 million for 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and .50-caliber ammunition. The five-year contract, which runs through September 10, 2031, was awarded without competition after only one bid was submitted. Olin Winchester has been the Army’s top ammo supplier and operates the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Missouri. The contract is part of the Army’s efforts to maintain a steady supply of small-caliber ammunition, which is still in high demand despite the growing use of unmanned systems. This development was reported by an unknown source.