How to Purchase Tactical Gear Through GSA

Hi everyone,

I recently explored how federal buyers can purchase tactical gear through GSA — and honestly, there’s a lot of confusion out there.

So I decided to write a simple, step-by-step guide covering:

How GSA Advantage actually works

How to find GSA-approved tactical gear vendors

What 8(a) suppliers are and why they matter

A quick intro to platforms like Aspetto

If you're new to GSA purchasing, or just looking to simplify your workflow, you might find it helpful.

Read the full guide here: https://medium.com/@BallisticResistance/how-to-purchase-through-gsa-step-by-step-guide-for-federal-buyers-4b30879a6a0e

Would love to hear how others manage procurement — what tools or vendors do you trust?

Happy to answer questions or even make a follow-up guide if there’s interest.