Tidewater Distributors LLC
Norfolk, VA Doing business as Tidewater Tactical
- UEI
- JKJRBMNBX3S3
- CAGE
- 4TLG4
- Primary NAICS
- 339999 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 314910 Textile Bag and Canvas Mills
- 315210 Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors
- 315990 Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing
- 316210 Footwear Manufacturing
- 332510 Hardware Manufacturing
- 332994 Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
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- 337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing
- 339113 Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- 339920 Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
- 423110 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers
- 423210 Furniture Merchant Wholesalers
- 423310 Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
- 423390 Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
- 423420 Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423430 Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers
- 423440 Other Commercial Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423450 Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423490 Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423610 Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423620 Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers
- 423690 Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
- 423710 Hardware Merchant Wholesalers
- 423720 Plumbing and Heating Equipment and Supplies (Hydronics) Merchant Wholesalers
- 423730 Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423740 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423840 Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423910 Sporting and Recreational Goods and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 423990 Other Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
- 424340 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers
- 424350 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers
- 441227 Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
- 444180 Other Building Material Dealers
- 444230 Outdoor Power Equipment Retailers
- 458110 Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 700 Tidewater Dr, Norfolk, VA 23504, USA
- Website
- tidewatertactical.com
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Retailing
- Distributors
- SIC code
- 78 Motion Pictures
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $4,459,013 |
| FY2025 | $20,700,202 |
| FY2024 | $6,545,259 |
| FY2023 | $2,793,613 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $3,697,372 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $295,005 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $223,218 | |
| 4 | Department of Justice | $218,081 | |
| 5 | Air Force | $25,337 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | 19AQMM18C0185 | $69,200 | |
| General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | 19AQMM18C0185 | $53,312 | |
| Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | SPE8EL25F11HE | $170,832 | |
| Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | SPE8EL24F1BNG | $74,000 | |
| Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | SPE8EL24F18TU | $180,000 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Tidewater Distributors LLC, doing business as Tidewater Tactical, is an SBA-certified HUBZone small business based in Norfolk, Virginia that supplies tactical gear, protective equipment, emergency services supplies, and specialized equipment to federal agencies as a prime contractor on a $7 billion Defense Logistics Agency fire and emergency services contract and holds positions on multiple other large indefinite delivery vehicles.
Tidewater Tactical operates primarily as a prime contractor (99% of awards), with a federal footprint spanning 86 agencies across defense, law enforcement, and civilian sectors. The company specializes in concrete commodity procurement: tactical helmets, body armor, protective turnout gear, personal protective equipment, communications devices, medical supplies, first aid kits, night vision equipment, fire suppression apparatus, hazmat storage systems, dewatering pumps, specialized tools, and brand-name tactical uniforms. Representative work includes a $12.7 million Total Small Business set-aside delivery order from the Defense Logistics Agency for foam liquid fire extinguishing agents (October 2025), a $1.87 million delivery order for field trauma medical trainer device production (September 2025), a $1.56 million Army Research Development and Engineering Command delivery order for MARSOC packs (May 2025), and a $847.6 thousand Naval delivery order for thermal imaging equipment (June 2025).
Customer concentration is heavily weighted to the Defense Logistics Agency's Construction and Equipment division: 283 awards representing $21.03 billion in combined potential value account for 34% of all awards and 98% of the total dollar potential. The United States Special Operations Command ranks second with 138 awards worth $28.1 million, and GSA Federal Acquisition Service contributes 47 awards worth $20.6 million. This concentration reflects Tidewater Tactical's dominant position as the Total Small Business set-aside prime on the $7 billion DLA 6th Generation Fire and Emergency Services Equipment Tailored Logistics Support contract, which became effective April 10, 2025, through March 13, 2034. The company also holds a $57.5 million FBI Strategic Tactical Equipment and Logistics (STEAL) multiple-award IDIQ awarded July 18, 2025, extending through July 17, 2030, and a $3.3 million US Marshals Service Blanket Purchase Agreement for naloxone kits through July 2030. A $200 million Army Research Development and Engineering Command Program Management Office of Protection and Integration brand-name items contract (awarded September 2024, extending through September 2026) rounds out the major vehicles.
Tidewater Tactical places the majority of its task orders through the DLA fire and emergency services contract (270 task orders, $32.9 million), the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (225 task orders, $161.7 million), and smaller Army and other agency IDIQs. Activity has grown substantially: five awards in 2022 to 194 in 2024, with a moderated pace of 156 in 2025 and 48 recorded through November 2026. Recompete exposure is low: only 24 awards totaling $2.7 million are due within the next 24 months. The vendor's award portfolio spans fire fighting equipment (273 awards by PSC), individual equipment (156 awards), and clothing/special purpose apparel (82 awards), with top NAICS categories in miscellaneous manufacturing and leather goods.
Tidewater Tactical subcontracts to Atlantic Diving Supply Inc. for specialized diver and EOD kits, to General Dynamics Information Technology for global security engineering and supply chain services, and to smaller specialized manufacturers including MES Service Company (protective apparel), BMK Ventures (medical simulation equipment), and Specialized Professional Services (submersible pump systems) as needed to fulfill equipment-specific requirements. The company competes predominantly under full-and-open and Total Small Business set-aside vehicles, leveraging its HUBZone designation across the bulk of its portfolio; no awards carry 8(a), SDVOSB, or WOSB set-asides in the visible footprint.
SBA capabilities narrative
Tidewater Distributors, LLC dba Tidewater Tactical is a customer focused provider of Tactical, Medical and Kitting Solutions. With over 700 existing relationships with suppliers ranging from boots, uniforms, body armor, helmets, weapons, night vision and PPE.
Quick answers
Is Tidewater Distributors LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Tidewater Distributors LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through September 2, 2027.
Which contract vehicles does Tidewater Distributors LLC hold?
Tidewater Distributors LLC holds a place on 5 federal contract vehicles, including 6th Generation Fire and Emergency Services Equipment Tailored Logistics Support, Army Program Management Office of Protection and Integration - Brand Name Items and STEAL.
How much has Tidewater Distributors LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $20,700,202 to Tidewater Distributors LLC in fiscal year 2025 and $34,498,086 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Tidewater Distributors LLC rank among federal contractors?
Tidewater Distributors LLC ranked #2 in NAICS 3169, #9 in PSC 4210 and #10 in NAICS 316 in FY2025.
What is Tidewater Distributors LLC's most recent federal award?
Tidewater Distributors LLC's most recent federal contract award is FY26 FCI berlin tactical DCT helmets (15B21826F00000075), from Federal Correctional Institution Berlin (BOP), on November 23, 2026.
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