CLT09: Equipping the Commonwealth

Outfitting your team? Blue Tactical can help.

Blue Tactical is a prime vendor on CLT09- Massachusetts's statewide contract for clothing, uniforms, work gear, and related items. Whether you're supporting a team of 5 or a department of 500, Blue Tactical is your trusted source for procurement, support, and expertise.

CLT09 User Guide
Contract Details

Sectors

Brands available through CLT09

  • 5.11

  • Blackington

  • C&G Holsters

  • Condor

  • Danner

  • Darn Tough

  • Dutyman

  • First Tactical

  • Gould & Goodrich

  • Hero's Pride

  • High Speed Gear

  • Kindthread

  • Point Blank

  • Portwest

  • Red Kap

  • Rothco

  • Smith & Warren

How to Use COMMBUYS for CLT09

1. Create or Access a COMMBUYS Account

2. Search for CLT09 Vendors or Items

  • Use the top search bar.
  • Select "Blankets" from the dropdown menu.
  • Enter CLT09 and click the magnifying glass to see all vendors and categories.

3. Purchase Options Available

You can:

  • Request Quotes (recommended for best value):
  1. Create a Release Requisition.
  2. Convert it to a Bid.
  3. Send to selected vendors for pricing.
  • Make Direct Purchases: Find catalog items and create a Release Requisition with set prices.
  • Log a Past Purchase: Use an RPA Release Requisition to record an off-system purchase (e.g., if already invoiced).

4. Important Tips

  • Always reference CLT09 when contacting vendors.
  • Use the job aids provided by OSD for step-by-step instructions:
  • Job Aids for Buyers
  • Look for guides like:
  • “How to Request Quotes”
  • “How to Record a Previous Purchase (RPA Release)”

Current Purchasing Process for Blue Tactical

1. Request Quotes from Blue Tactical

  • Go to the appropriate Solicitation Enabled MBPO (e.g., Uniforms, Footwear, etc.).
  • Create a Release Requisition and convert it to a Bid.
  • Select Blue Tactical as the vendor.
  • Add “CLT09 RFQ” to the description.
  • Submit and await a quote response.

2. Direct Purchase

  • Use Blue Tactical’s contract pricing listed in their COMMBUYS MBPO.
  • Create a Release Requisition, attach the invoice or quote, and submit.

3. Record Past Purchases

  • Use an RPA Release Requisition to log purchases already made with Blue Tactical and track spending in COMMBUYS.

Why Use COMMBUYS for Blue Tactical?

  • Ensures compliance with CLT09 pricing.
  • Enables access to contract-specific discounts.
  • Provides audit-friendly documentation.
  • Tracks spending for reporting and performance.

Who we are

Blue Tactical is a veteran owned Massachusetts based small business providing tactically focused solutions to clients ranging from law enforcement agencies to multi-national organizations. Our approach is mission focused, based upon tactical expertise and informed by contextual knowledge.