Federal and Remington Awarded $77.4M FBI Rifle Ammunition Contract
Federal and Remington, both under The Kinetic Group, landed a $77.4M FBI rifle ammunition contract — covering duty, training, and frangible loads in 5.56mm.
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has awarded a $77.4 million rifle ammunition contract to Federal and Remington — both brands under The Kinetic Group (TKG) parent company. Federal secured three of the four awarded categories while Remington took the fourth, marking one of the largest law enforcement ammunition contracts in TKG's history.
Contract Scope and Ammunition Types
The FBI's solicitation broke the rifle ammunition requirement into four distinct categories, each designed for a specific operational use case. Federal — based in Anoka, Minnesota — won the Duty, Training Reduced Lead, and Non-Jacketed Frangible categories. Remington, paired with technology from HEVI, secured the Jacketed Frangible slot.
The four awarded loads are:
- Duty — Federal Tactical Bonded 5.56mm 64 Grain
- Training Reduced Lead — Federal Modified Jacketed Soft Point 5.56mm 64 Grain
- Jacketed Frangible — Remington Disintegrator Lead-Free 5.56mm 55 Grain
- Non-Jacketed Frangible — Federal Ervin BallistiClean RHT 5.56mm 45 Grain
None of the four varieties are currently available on the commercial market. All were developed specifically to meet the FBI's contractual specifications, which often diverge significantly from civilian ammunition performance standards.
Industry Impact
Federal and Remington have long track records securing U.S. government ammunition contracts, but the breadth of this award stands out. Landing all four categories in a competitive FBI solicitation is a rare achievement, particularly given the bureau's stringent performance and reliability requirements for duty ammunition.
The 5.56mm caliber selection aligns with the FBI's standard patrol rifle cartridge, though the specific loads reflect the bureau's particular needs around terminal performance, barrier penetration, and training environment safety — particularly the frangible categories, which are engineered to reduce ricochet risk on indoor ranges.
"None of the 4 aforementioned ammo flavors are listed on Federal or Remington's website," noted The Firearm Blog. "All four varieties are specialized offerings specifically devised for this contract."
Delivery Timeline
According to TKG, delivery of the awarded ammunition is expected to begin in 2026. The contract covers an initial production run fulfilling the FBI's operational and training requirements across bureau field offices. No public information is available yet on option years or renewal provisions built into the agreement.
Source: The Firearm Blog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kinetic Group?
The Kinetic Group (TKG) is the parent company umbrella that includes Federal Premium and Remington ammunition brands, among others. TKG has a long history of securing U.S. military and law enforcement ammunition contracts.
What does the FBI use 5.56mm ammunition for?
The FBI issues 5.56mm rifles — typically Colt M4-style carbines — to field agents and tactical teams for situations requiring greater terminal performance and effective range than handgun calibers provide.
Sources: The Firearm Blog
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