Contract Vehicles of Public Sectors, Gov-Health, Federal, State, and SLED

GHIT Digital Insights 26.04.2023

Contract Vehicles of Public Sectors, Gov-Health, Federal, State, and SLED

Federal, State, SLED Contract Vehicles & Contract Schedules

General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS): This is a federal contract vehicle managed by the GSA, which offers a wide range of products and services to federal agencies through pre-negotiated contracts.

Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs): These are multi-agency contracts established by federal agencies, such as NASA's Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) and the National Institutes of Health's Chief Information Officer - Solutions and Partners (NIH CIO-SP3), which provide a wide range of IT products and services.

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts: These are contracts that provide for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services over a fixed period, such as Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) and Task Order Contracts (TOCs), which are commonly used by federal agencies for procurement of various goods and services.

National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) - NASPO is a non-profit organization that serves as a resource for state procurement professionals. It provides guidance, best practices, and resources for state procurement processes, including contract vehicles and cooperative purchasing programs. URL: https://www.naspo.org/

Small Business Set-Aside (8-A) Contracts: These are contracts that are specifically set aside for small businesses, including small, disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, to promote small business participation in government contracting.

Cooperative Purchasing Programs: These are programs that allow state, local, and tribal governments to purchase goods and services through established federal contract vehicles, such as the GSA MAS and GWACs, under certain conditions, thereby extending federal contract opportunities to other government entities.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading-Edge Solutions (EAGLE II): This is a contract vehicle managed by DHS for IT services, including system design, software development, and cybersecurity.

Educational and Institutional Cooperative Services, Inc. (E&I) - E&I is a cooperative purchasing organization that serves educational institutions, including K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, as well as government entities, including state and local agencies. E&I offers a variety of contract vehicles and procurement solutions for a wide range of goods and services. URL: https://www.eandi.org /

Federal Supply Schedule (FSS): This is another term used to refer to the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), which is a government-wide contract vehicle that allows federal agencies to purchase goods and services from approved vendors at pre-negotiated prices.

National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA): NCPA is a cooperative purchasing organization that offers a variety of contract vehicles and procurement solutions for government agencies, including state, local, and education entities. NCPA leverages the buying power of its members to negotiate competitive contracts for goods and services. URL: https://www.ncpa.us /

Public Sector Consortium Contracts: These are contracts established by consortiums or cooperative purchasing organizations, which are groups of public sector entities, such as counties, cities, and educational institutions, that join to obtain favorable pricing and terms for goods and services. Examples include the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) and the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance.

The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) - TCPN is a cooperative purchasing program that offers a wide range of contract vehicles and procurement solutions for state, local, and education agencies. It is managed by a leading public agency, allowing participating agencies to take advantage of pre-negotiated contracts and streamline procurement processes. URL: https://www.tcpn.org /

U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance - U.S. Communities is a national cooperative purchasing program that offers a wide range of contract vehicles and procurement solutions for state, local, and education agencies. It is managed by a leading public agency, allowing participating agencies to leverage the collective buying power and streamline procurement processes. URL: https://www.uscommunities.org/

State Contract Vehicles & Contract Schedules

These are contracts established by state governments to streamline procurement processes and leverage the purchasing power of the state to obtain favorable pricing and terms for goods and services. Statewide contracts vary by state and may cover a wide range of products and services.

Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) Contracts: Managed by the State of Arizona for various goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, construction services, and more. URL: https://app.az.gov/

California IT Procurement Network (ITPN): ITPN is a state-wide contract vehicle managed by the California Department of Technology (CDT) that provides pre-negotiated contracts for IT products and services, including hardware, software, cloud services, and IT consulting services, to state agencies and other eligible entities in California.

California Multiple Award Schedules (CAMS): CAMS is a procurement program managed by the California Department of General Services (DGS) that offers pre-negotiated contracts for a wide range of goods and services, including IT products and services, professional services, commodities, and more. CAMS is available to state agencies, local government agencies, and other eligible entities in California. URL: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Home-Page

California Strategic Sourcing Initiative (CSSI): CSSI is a statewide procurement program established by the California Department of General Services (DGS) that provides pre-negotiated contracts for commonly used goods and services, such as office supplies, vehicles, and temporary staffing services, to streamline the procurement process for state agencies and other eligible entities.

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Statewide Contracts - Managed by DAS for a wide range of goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, office supplies, and more. URL: https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Procurement/Statewide-Contracts

Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) State Term Contracts - Managed by DMS for various goods and services, including IT products, office supplies, vehicles, and consulting services. URL: https://www.dms.myflorida.com/business_operations/state_purchasing/state_term_contracts

Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Statewide Contracts - Managed by DOAS for a wide range of goods and services, including IT products and services, office supplies, vehicles, and more. URL: https://doas.ga.gov/state-purchasing/statewide-contracts

Illinois Statewide Master Agreements: These are statewide contracts established by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) for various goods and services, including IT products and services, construction services, commodities, and more, and are available to state agencies and local governments in Illinois. URL: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/business/sell2/Pages/CurrentBidAndRFPInformation.aspx

Indiana: Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA) Statewide Contracts - Managed by IDOA for various goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, office supplies, and more. URL: https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/contracts/

Maryland: Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) Statewide Contracts - Managed by DGS for various goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, office supplies, and more. URL: https://dgs.maryland.gov/doing-business/statewide-contracts/

Massachusetts: Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) Statewide Contracts - Managed by OSD for various goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, construction services, and more. URL: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/operational-services-division

Michigan: Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB) Contracts - Managed by DTMB for various IT products and services, including hardware, software, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and IT consulting services. URL: https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/0,5552,7-358-82546_79753_91202_91820---,00.html

Nevada: Nevada Purchasing Division Statewide Contracts: Managed by the State of Nevada for various goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, office supplies, and more. URL: https://purchasing.nv.gov/

New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Statewide Contracts: Managed by DAS for a wide range of goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, office supplies, and more. URL: https://das.nh.gov/purchasing/contracts.aspx

New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program: This program allows state agencies, local governments, and other eligible entities in New Jersey to participate in cooperative contracts established by other states, federal agencies, and organizations such as the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) to streamline procurement processes and access favorable pricing and terms.

New Jersey Statewide Contracts: These contracts are established by the New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property, and cover a wide range of goods and services, including IT products and services, office supplies, vehicles, construction services, and more. They are available to state agencies, local governments, and other eligible entities in New Jersey. URL: https://www.nj.gov/treasury/purchase/

New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Centralized Contracts: Managed by OGS for a wide range of goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, construction services, and more. URL: https://ogs.ny.gov/procurement/centralized-contracts

North Carolina Department of Administration (NCDOA) Statewide Term Contracts: Managed by NCDOA for various goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, office supplies, and more. URL: https://ncadmin.nc.gov/businesses/doing-business/statewide-term-contracts

Ohio State Term Schedules (STS): Managed by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for a wide range of goods and services, including IT products and services, office supplies, vehicles, and more. URL: https://procure.ohio.gov/STSContracts.aspx

Pennsylvania COSTARS Contracts: COSTARS is a cooperative purchasing program managed by the Pennsylvania Department of General Services that provides contracts for various goods and services, including IT products, office supplies, and vehicles, which are available to state agencies, local governments, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania. URL: https://www.dgs.pa.gov/Contracts/Pages/COSTARS.aspx

South Carolina Division of Procurement Services (SCDPS) Statewide Contracts: Managed by SCDPS for a wide range of goods and services, including IT products and services, vehicles, construction services, and more. URL: https://procurement.sc.gov/

Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts: DIR manages cooperative contracts for various IT products and services, including hardware, software, telecommunications, and consulting services, which are available to state agencies and other eligible entities in Texas. URL: https://dir.texas.gov/View-About-DIR/Pages/Content.aspx?id=41

Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) Contracts: Managed by VITA for various IT products and services, including hardware, software, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and IT consulting services. URL: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/supply-chain-optimization/contracts/

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Contracts: Managed by DES for a wide range of goods and services, including IT products and services, office supplies, vehicles, and more. URL: https://des.wa.gov/services/contracting-purchasing/contracts-and-agreements

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