UNSPSC 46101504: Handguns

UNSPSC 46101504 Handguns, a Commodity code, encompasses duty-issued law enforcement pistols in 9mm and other calibers that state and local governments are actively procuring through competitive bidding. Handgun procurement under this code involves not only the firearms themselves but frequently bundled accessories including optics, weapon lights, holsters, magazines, and trade-in programs for existing departmental inventory. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county sheriff's offices, city police departments, state departments of corrections and public safety, school district security divisions, and specialized training centers. Counties and municipalities represent the dominant buyer segment, with standout repeat activity from Texas jurisdictions (Collin County, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, Harris County, San Antonio), Florida cities (St. Petersburg, Tampa, Daytona Beach), California counties (Santa Clara, San Bernardino, Orange), and state departments across Georgia, New Jersey, Illinois, Washington, and other states.

Recent activity shows handgun procurements ranging from modest quantities (40–100 units) at regional agencies to large standardized fleet replacements (1,300 Glock Gen 6 pistols for Tampa Police). Issuing bodies consistently specify exact models—Glock 45 Gen 6, Glock 17 Gen 6, Staccato HD C4X 9mm—with no-substitution clauses, driven by departmental standardization decisions. Representative recent solicitations include Collin County Law Enforcement's IFB 2026-236 for 78 handgun and accessory line items (estimated annual value $182,000, due June 25, 2026); the City of Tampa Police Department's procurement of approximately 1,300 Glock 45 Gen 6 pistols with accessories and trade-in services (due February 6, 2026); the Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Criminal Investigations ITB for approximately 600 handguns and 2,322 accessories (due March 6, 2026); the City of Indianapolis and Marion County's RFB for 250 Glock pistols (200 G45 Gen6, 50 G17 Gen6, due May 28, 2026); and the Washington State Department of Corrections RFQQ K14043 for approximately 1,000 handgun optics units (due July 1, 2026). Procurement activity concentrates heavily in Texas and Florida, with secondary activity in California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, and Washington. Pricing mechanisms vary from firm fixed-price contracts to percentage discounts off manufacturer MSRP, with contract terms typically one to two years and optional renewals, delivery windows of 60–120 days, and trade-in provisions common when departments refresh aging inventory.