Beam Distributing, Inc.

Beam Distributing, Inc. is a woman-owned small business headquartered in Ashland, Virginia, that has been registered as a federal contractor since August 2001. The company specializes in supplying specialized protective cases, equipment logistics solutions, and military-grade accessories to federal government agencies. Beam Distributing operates primarily as a supplier of protective transportation and storage equipment, including photographic cases, medical instrument cases, small arms cases, weapon cases, and various operational support equipment such as headlamps and flashlights. The company has established itself as a versatile supplier across multiple Department of Defense components and civilian federal agencies, demonstrating consistent capability in meeting federal procurement requirements for specialized equipment and logistics solutions.

Beam Distributing's federal contract portfolio demonstrates extensive experience supplying diverse categories of protective cases and specialized equipment across multiple funding agencies and contract types. The company has received numerous purchase orders and delivery orders from the Defense Logistics Agency's Construction and Equipment and Land and Maritime divisions for photographic cases, shipping and storage equipment, medical instrument cases, and other protective equipment, with contract values ranging from under $300 to over $200,000 per award. Additionally, Beam Distributing has received significant awards from the Federal Acquisition Service for headlamp procurements, with multiple purchase orders across 2025 for lighting equipment meeting specific technical specifications including three AAA alkaline batteries, adjustable mounting straps, and minimum beam specifications of 73 meters distance and 1,500 candela intensity. The company has also secured contracts from the Defense Department's Medical Supply Chain division for medical instrument cases and inserts, as well as awards from the Defense Department's Aviation division for protective cases and test set equipment. Beam Distributing has competed successfully under various contract vehicles including unrestricted competition and Total Small Business set-asides, demonstrating its capability to compete effectively within multiple procurement frameworks. Notably, the company has received awards from the General Services Administration's Multiple Award Schedule for delivery orders, including a $338,503.60 Air Force contract for weapons cases and a $42,610 Defense Information Systems Agency award for assorted protective cases. The company also maintains relationships with civilian agencies, including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Defense Information Systems Agency, supplying specialized items ranging from customized stainless steel insulated mugs to custom ATA shipping cases valued at approximately $161,991.76.

Beam Distributing holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime division, established on March 10, 2025, with a contract ceiling value of $250,000 and an ultimate completion date of March 10, 2026. Under this Total Small Business set-aside IDC, the company provides small arms protective cases (National Stock Number 1095015240426) to support Department of Defense logistics and supply chain requirements. The contract establishes a minimum order quantity of 57 units with an estimated 12 orders anticipated annually, requiring delivery within 21 days of order placement to various Department of Defense depots throughout the Continental United States and outside Continental United States consolidation points. The IDC was awarded through a competitive electronic Request for Quote process restricted to small business concerns and is classified under the All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing NAICS code (326199) with a Weapons Product Service Code designation. This indefinite delivery vehicle provides DLA the flexibility to fulfill recurring small arms case requirements through a single qualified vendor, with task orders issued up to the contract ceiling or one-year term, whichever is reached first, enabling efficient and streamlined procurement of critical protective equipment for defense operations. The established relationship through this IDC demonstrates Beam Distributing's core competency in protective case solutions and positions the company as a reliable supplier for sustained Department of Defense equipment needs.

Beam is a woman-owned family business that has been in operation since 2001. Initially selling Pelican Flashlights out of their garage, we have now grown into the largest retailer and distributor of Pelican products in the country. We are located in Ashland, VA, and offer a fleet of Pelican and SKB protective cases, high-end coolers, and more. Doubling as a distribution center and supplier of Pelican and SKB products for retailers, OEM's, and government agencies, we have a long-standing reputation for quality products and excellent customer service.