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ATK To Provide .40 Caliber Ammunition For DoJ, FBI

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, December 13th, 2012

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ATK [ATK] yesterday said it is being awarded a 12-month Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a potential $75 million value over the life of the contract from the Department of Justice (DoJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for .40 caliber ammunition for duty and training. This contract includes four option years. The ammunition, Speer’s Gold Dot Duty, is known for excellent weight retention, reliable feeding and exceptional terminal performance, the company said in a statement. Speer…

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