Firearms & Ammunition
Find government firearms and ammunition solicitations worth your time
Federal agencies, military units and law-enforcement organizations regularly post requirements for duty weapons, training ammunition, parts and accessories. GovDemand surfaces those notices and shows what each one actually requires before you commit to a bid.
For licensed dealers, manufacturers, importers, distributors and other eligible suppliers who sell or want to sell firearms, ammunition and related supplies to government buyers.
Examples
What government buyers may purchase
Illustrative examples only — not a list of current opportunities.
- Duty pistols, patrol rifles and shotguns
- Training and duty ammunition, frangible and less-lethal rounds
- Replacement parts, barrels, magazines and armorer kits
- Optics, weapon lights, slings and mounts
- Holsters, duty gear and gun cases
- Cleaning supplies, range equipment and targets
- Storage, safes and armory racks
How GovDemand helps
01
Requirements pulled out of the documents
GovDemand reads the notice and its attachments and highlights brand-name or 'or equal' language, quantities, delivery location and deadlines, with the source quote for each item.
02
Compliance clauses flagged early
Buy American, TAA, Berry Amendment and NDAA-related language is marked when the documents mention it, and shown as 'Not specified' when they don't — so you know what to check.
03
Fit scored against your Supplier Passport
Your products, brands you're authorized to sell, set-aside status and codes are compared to each requirement. Every score explains why you matched and what is missing.
04
Earlier signals, not just open bids
Sources-sought notices and pre-solicitations are labeled by stage, so you can respond to market research before a solicitation is written.
FAQ
Does GovDemand verify my FFL or other licenses?
No. GovDemand doesn't verify licenses, process regulated purchases or guarantee eligibility. You remain responsible for meeting every legal and contract requirement. GovDemand helps you find and evaluate opportunities.
Where do the opportunities come from?
Today GovDemand ingests public federal notices from SAM.gov. We are working toward state and local sources and will note them on the site when they're added.
Can I tell which bids require a specific manufacturer?
When a notice or its attachments name a brand or require brand-name-only, GovDemand highlights it with the supporting text so you can check whether you're authorized to supply it.
What does it cost to start?
Creating a Supplier Passport and browsing opportunities is free.