W. S. SPOTSWOOD & SONS, INC. dba GovTools, is a small business firm that specializes in the sale and marketing of tools, tactical goods and industrial products to agencies and activities of the United States Government.

William S. Spotswood, Sr. founded GovTools in 1970 after having worked as the Government Sales Manager for various manufacturers of portable electric and pneumatic power tools over the previous 18 years. Mr. Spotswood realized at that time that his extensive government sales expertise could be optimized by working as an independent representative for multiple companies selling products in the Government market rather than as a full time employee of a single company.

The Government market is very different from the commercial market. Companies need expertise in this market in order to maximize their sales potential while complying with the various rules and regulations that are unique to Government procurements. To this end, GovTools functions as the de facto “Government Sales Department” for its clients, providing a full range of sales, marketing and administrative services on a commission compensation basis.

In recent years, GovTools transitioned ownership to Mr. Adam Rotruck and Mr. John Bailey, both of whom served as Directors for many years. The company was previously owned by William S. Spotswood, Jr. (Bill) and J. Randall Spotswood (Randy), who worked together at GovTools for over 48 years. The Spotswood brothers were excited to see their legacy continue under the leadership of current employees who deeply understand the business.

Today, GovTools represents over 13 companies for direct government sales, supported by a skilled and experienced team at our Herndon, Virginia office and remote field offices across the country.