Body Armor Agency Procurement

Government & Agency Sales

Agency Body Armor
Procurement Made Simple

BuyBoard and NASPO contract vehicles. Grant program assistance. Dedicated government sales team. One call handles everything from RFQ to delivery.

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COPS, JAG & DHS Grant Assistance
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About ROETAC

Agency Procurement Handled by
ROETAC Holdings

The Government Sales Arm of Armor Exchange

Armor Exchange is operated by ROETAC Holdings — a veteran and law enforcement-owned tactical equipment company serving individual officers, agencies, and government entities across the country. Specifically, ROETAC was established to bridge the gap between quality ballistic equipment and the procurement requirements that government agencies face — cooperative contracts, grant programs, competitive bid exemptions, and multi-officer sizing coordination.

For agency purchases, the ROETAC Government Sales Team handles the entire process. Consequently, procurement officers, chiefs, and quartermasters have a single point of contact from initial RFQ through final delivery — without navigating manufacturer relationships, bid processes, or sizing logistics independently.

Furthermore, ROETAC holds BuyBoard and NASPO cooperative purchasing contracts, which means eligible agencies can procure body armor and tactical equipment at pre-negotiated pricing without conducting a separate competitive bid process. As a result, the procurement timeline for most agency orders is significantly shorter than traditional bid cycles.

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BuyBoard Cooperative Contract
ROETAC holds an active BuyBoard contract covering body armor and tactical equipment. BuyBoard allows eligible government entities — including law enforcement agencies, municipalities, counties, and school districts — to purchase at pre-negotiated pricing without a separate competitive bid. Consequently, procurement timelines are significantly compressed for BuyBoard-eligible agencies.
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NASPO Cooperative Contract
NASPO (National Association of State Procurement Officials) ValuePoint contracts provide a cooperative purchasing vehicle for state and local government agencies nationwide. ROETAC’s NASPO contract vehicle extends competitive pricing and simplified procurement to agencies in states that participate in the NASPO program — without the need for independent solicitation.
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Grant Program Assistance
ROETAC has assisted agencies in applying for and executing purchases through COPS grants, JAG (Justice Assistance Grants), Homeland Security grants, the federal Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program, and Texas DPS grant cycles. If your agency has identified a grant, our Government Sales Team can assist with the procurement process from application support through compliant delivery.
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Multi-Officer Sizing Coordination
Department-wide armor purchases require sizing coordination across multiple officers with different body types, duty roles, and carrier preferences. As a result, ROETAC coordinates sizing for every officer in the order — by phone and email — before any equipment ships, ensuring consistent fit and minimizing returns and alterations.
Cooperative contracts

Skip the Bid Process.
Use a Cooperative Contract.

Cooperative purchasing contracts allow eligible government agencies to buy from pre-vetted vendors at pre-negotiated prices — without conducting a separate competitive solicitation. For procurement officers and quartermasters, this eliminates weeks or months from the procurement timeline. ROETAC holds the following active contract vehicles.

Cooperative Contract
BuyBoard
BuyBoard is a cooperative purchasing program administered by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). It is open to Texas government entities and many out-of-state entities through interlocal agreements. ROETAC’s BuyBoard contract covers body armor and tactical equipment at pre-negotiated pricing. Because BuyBoard satisfies competitive procurement requirements in Texas and many other states, agencies can initiate a purchase order directly without a separate bid process.
Eligible entities: Texas law enforcement agencies, municipalities, counties, school districts, and out-of-state entities with interlocal agreements. Contact the Government Sales Team to verify eligibility.
Cooperative Contract
NASPO ValuePoint
NASPO ValuePoint is a cooperative purchasing program operated by the National Association of State Procurement Officials, providing pre-competed contracts available to state and local government agencies across participating states nationwide. ROETAC’s NASPO contract vehicle extends competitive pricing and bid-exempt procurement to agencies outside Texas without requiring independent solicitation. Furthermore, NASPO contracts are widely accepted as satisfying competitive procurement requirements at the state and local level.
Eligible entities: State and local government agencies in NASPO participating states. Contact the Government Sales Team to confirm your state’s participation and eligibility.
How to get started
Three Ways to Initiate a Government Purchase

All three methods connect you directly to the ROETAC Government Sales Team. Response within one business day guaranteed.

Grant assistance

Grant Programs We’ve Helped
Agencies Navigate

If your agency has identified a grant program for body armor or tactical equipment, the ROETAC Government Sales Team can assist with the procurement process — from understanding compliant purchasing requirements through final delivery and documentation. Specifically, we have assisted with the following programs. If your grant isn’t listed, call us anyway — if it funds body armor, we can help.

Federal Program
Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP)
The federal BVP program reimburses up to 50% of the cost of NIJ-certified body armor for law enforcement agencies. Administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the program requires armor to appear on the NIJ Compliant Products List. Consequently, all soft armor products on Armor Exchange that carry NIJ 0101.06 certification are eligible for BVP reimbursement. ROETAC assists with purchase documentation and compliance requirements.
Who qualifies: State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Applications submitted through the BJA BVP portal.
Federal Program
COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services)
COPS grants from the Department of Justice fund a range of law enforcement equipment and personnel needs. Specifically, COPS SAFE funding has been used for body armor, active shooter response equipment, and officer safety gear. ROETAC has assisted agencies in applying COPS funding to body armor procurement while meeting the program’s compliance and documentation requirements.
Who qualifies: State, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Contact the Government Sales Team for current COPS program guidance.
Federal Program
JAG (Justice Assistance Grants)
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program is the primary federal funding source for state and local criminal justice initiatives. JAG funds can be applied to body armor, tactical equipment, and officer safety gear. Furthermore, JAG offers considerable flexibility in allowable expenses compared to more narrowly scoped programs, making it a strong option for agencies with broad equipment needs.
Who qualifies: State and local government agencies. Administered through the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Federal Program
Homeland Security Grants
DHS grant programs — including the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) — fund equipment for law enforcement, emergency management, and first responder agencies. Body armor, ballistic shields, and tactical equipment are allowable expenses under multiple DHS programs. ROETAC has assisted agencies in identifying applicable DHS funding and executing compliant procurements.
Who qualifies: State, local, tribal, and territorial agencies. Contact the Government Sales Team to identify applicable DHS programs for your agency.
Texas State Program
Texas DPS Grants
The Texas Office of the Governor — Public Safety Office administers grant programs specifically for Texas law enforcement agencies, including body armor funding through the Criminal Justice Division. ROETAC is specifically familiar with Texas DPS grant cycles, application requirements, and compliant procurement processes for Texas law enforcement agencies. As a result, Texas agencies benefit from direct state-level expertise in grant-funded armor procurement.
Who qualifies: Texas law enforcement agencies. Contact the Government Sales Team for current cycle information and application support.
Know of a Grant We Didn’t List?
If your agency has identified funding — federal, state, or local — for body armor or tactical equipment, call us. If it funds the gear, we can help navigate the procurement process.
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The process

How Agency Procurement Works
Through ROETAC

From first contact to final delivery, the ROETAC Government Sales Team manages the entire procurement process. Here’s what to expect at each step.

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Submit Your RFQ
Contact the Government Sales Team by phone, email, or the online quote form. Specifically, include your agency name, number of officers, current armor in service (if any), and your preferred contract vehicle — BuyBoard, NASPO, or direct purchase. We respond within one business day.
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Product Selection & Pricing
The Government Sales Team reviews your agency’s needs, threat profile, and budget — then presents product recommendations with contract pricing. Consequently, you receive a formal quote on agency letterhead referencing your applicable contract vehicle, ready for the procurement officer’s approval.
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Officer Sizing Coordination
Before any order is placed, ROETAC coordinates sizing for every officer in the purchase — by phone and email, using manufacturer-specific measurement guides. As a result, agencies receive correctly sized armor on the first delivery without the cost and delay of returns and alterations.
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Purchase Order & Lead Time
Once sizing is confirmed and the purchase order is issued, ROETAC manages the order with the manufacturer and provides regular lead time updates. Current lead times vary by product — contact the Government Sales Team for current availability before submitting your PO.
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Delivery & Documentation
Equipment ships to your agency with full documentation — packing lists, product certifications, and any grant-required compliance paperwork. Furthermore, the Government Sales Team remains available after delivery for warranty claims, replacements, and future procurement cycles.

Why Agencies Work with ROETAC

Most body armor manufacturers don’t sell direct to agencies — they sell through distributors who may or may not understand government procurement requirements, grant compliance, or the operational context of law enforcement equipment. Specifically, ROETAC was built by veterans and law enforcement officers who have been on the receiving end of poorly executed agency procurement. Consequently, every step of the ROETAC process is designed to make the procurement officer’s job easier, not harder.

Cooperative Contract Advantage

For agencies using BuyBoard or NASPO, the competitive bid requirement is already satisfied by the cooperative contract vehicle. As a result, procurement officers can issue a purchase order directly against the contract without a separate solicitation process. This is particularly valuable for agencies with time-sensitive needs — grant deadlines, equipment replacement cycles, or active deployments — where a traditional bid process would create unacceptable delays.

Single Point of Contact

From initial RFQ through final delivery, agencies work with the same Government Sales Team contact. Moreover, that contact remains your resource for warranty claims, replacement orders, and future procurement cycles. The goal is a long-term relationship, not a single transaction.

Common questions

FAQ

Questions from procurement officers, chiefs, and quartermasters. If yours isn’t listed, call or email the Government Sales Team directly.

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What cooperative contracts does ROETAC hold? +
ROETAC holds active BuyBoard and NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing contracts covering body armor and tactical equipment. Both contracts allow eligible government agencies to purchase at pre-negotiated pricing without a separate competitive bid process. Contact the Government Sales Team at [email protected] or 972.885.9003 to verify your agency’s eligibility and obtain contract pricing.
Can ROETAC assist with grant-funded body armor purchases? +
Yes. ROETAC has assisted agencies with COPS grants, JAG (Justice Assistance Grants), Homeland Security grants including HSGP and UASI, the federal Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) program, and Texas DPS grant cycles. If your agency has identified a grant, contact the Government Sales Team — if it funds body armor or tactical equipment, we can assist with compliant procurement and documentation.
How long does agency procurement take? +
Timeline depends on product selection, manufacturer lead times, and sizing coordination. Specifically, agencies using BuyBoard or NASPO contracts can typically issue a purchase order within days of receiving the formal quote — no bid process required. Custom armor orders from Armor Express typically carry a 4–8 week lead time after sizing confirmation. In-stock items ship significantly faster. Contact the Government Sales Team for current lead time information on specific products.
Does ROETAC handle sizing for large department orders? +
Yes. Multi-officer sizing coordination is a core part of the ROETAC government sales process. Specifically, our team contacts each officer individually — or coordinates with a designated agency representative — to collect measurements and confirm sizing before any product ships. As a result, correctly sized armor arrives on the first delivery without the cost and delay of returns and alterations across a large order.
Can our agency buy direct from Armor Exchange without going through ROETAC? +
Individual officers and small purchases can be made directly through armorexchange.com. However, for agency purchases requiring contract pricing, purchase orders, grant compliance documentation, or multi-officer sizing coordination, the ROETAC Government Sales Team is the appropriate point of contact. Consequently, agency and department purchases are best handled through ROETAC to ensure correct contract vehicle documentation and procurement compliance.
What products are available through the cooperative contracts? +
ROETAC’s cooperative contracts cover body armor, ballistic plates, tactical carriers, helmets, shields, and a wide range of tactical equipment beyond body armor — including optics, illumination tools, less-lethal equipment, and CBRN gear. Furthermore, ROETAC is an authorized dealer for multiple firearms manufacturers under LE dealer programs. Contact the Government Sales Team or visit roetac.com for the full product catalog available under contract.
Ready to start your
agency procurement?
Contact the ROETAC Government Sales Team. BuyBoard and NASPO contracts available. Grant assistance provided. Response within one business day.
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Body armor is restricted in some jurisdictions. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to verify eligibility prior to purchase. Federal law prohibits purchase or possession by convicted felons (18 U.S.C. § 931).
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