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How to Buy from a NASPO ValuePoint Contract

If you’ve identified a portfolio or supplier on the NASPO ValuePoint website and are ready to make a purchase:
The first step is to check whether your state has a Participating Addendum (PA) for that contract. Each PA outlines which entities within the state (such as agencies, counties, cities, public universities, or school districts) are authorized to purchase from the agreement.

If your organization is covered by a PA:
The next step is to follow your state’s or your organization’s established procurement procedures to complete the purchase. NASPO ValuePoint does not issue purchase orders or manage individual transactions, as each state or local entity retains its own procurement authority. These processes can vary widely, some state agencies may be required to use a central procurement platform (for example, an ERP (SAP, Workday, JD Edwards, etc.) or eProcurement System (Ivalua, SOVRA, CGI Advantage, etc.)), while local entities such as public universities or municipalities may have their own systems and approval thresholds.

Because these rules differ from state to state and even between organizations within the same state, NASPO ValuePoint cannot prescribe a single buying process, but encourages purchasers to work within their local procurement guidelines when utilizing NASPO ValuePoint contracts.

About the Portfolio

The state of Colorado, in furtherance of the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, has established Master Agreements with suppliers of Body Armor and Ballistic Resistant Products for all Participating States.

These new Master Agreements may be used by state governments (including departments, agencies, institutions), institutions of higher education, political subdivisions (i.e., colleges, school districts, counties, cities, etc.), the District of Columbia, territories of the United States, and other eligible entities subject to approval of the individual state procurement director and compliance with local statutory and regulatory provisions.

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Award Information: There is a total of eleven (11) suppliers with a fully executed and available Master Agreement.

For more information about the suppliers awarded and which categories they were awarded, please review the portfolio snapshot, located on this page.

The Master Agreements in this portfolio allow state and local governments across the country to source new ballistic-resistant vests, spike- and edged-blade-resistant vests, ballistic-resistant helmets, ballistic-resistant shields, and associated products that meet the following requirements as established by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and ASTM: 

  • NIJ Standard 0101.06, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor 
  • NIJ Standard 0101.07, Ballistic Resistance of Body Armor: Products will be included on the product and price list once they are on the Compliant Product List.
  • NIJ Standard 0115.00, Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor 
  • NIJ Standard 0115.01, Stab Resistance of Personal Body Armor: Products will be included on the product and price list once they are on the Compliant Product List. 
  • ASTM E3347/E3347M, Ballistic Resistant Shields: Products will be included on the product and price list once they are on the verified product list.
  • ASTM E3368/E3368M, Ballistic Resistant Helmets: Products will be included on the product and price list once they are on the verified product list.
  • Other relevant standards for Body Armor and Ballistic Resistant Products  

Products for which there exists an NIJ Compliant Products List (NIJ CPL) shall be listed on the appropriate NIJ CPL. Products for which there exists an ASTM Verified Products List shall be listed on the appropriate ASTM Verified Products List. The Lead State verifies this regularly. 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) manages the SAVER Program to assist emergency responders in making procurement decisions. Since its inception in 2004, the SAVER Program has produced more than 1,100 publications. These publications--which include focus groups, market survey and assessment reports, as well as technotes, application notes, handbooks, guides and other documents--are described in detail on the SAVER Document Descriptions page. They provide valuable information to assist responders and purchasers with procurement decisions.

 SAVER publications often contain a list and description of standards relevant to specific types of equipment. The SAVER Guidance for Use of Standards When Selecting and Purchasing Responder Equipment explains how to make practical use of this information for procurement. It covers what standards are, why they are important, how to verify that standards are met, and how to include requirements for the use of standards in procurement efforts. 

Products & Services

  • Category Group 1 - Market Basket 0101.06 (Body Armor)
  • Category Group 1 - Market Basket 0101.07 (Body Armor)
  • Category Group 2 - ASTM Helmets & Shields
  • Category Group 2 - Non-Market Basket Helmets & Shields
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  • Category Group 3 - Non-Market Basket (not including Helmets & Shields)

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All Suppliers (11)

Angel Armor, LLC
Angel Armor, LLC logo

Angel Armor, LLC

Central Lake Armor Express, Inc. dba Armor Express
Central Lake Armor Express, Inc. dba Armor Express logo

Central Lake Armor Express, Inc. dba Armor Express

Engense, Inc. dba DFNDR Armor
Engense, Inc. dba DFNDR Armor logo

Engense, Inc. dba DFNDR Armor

GH Armor Systems, Inc.
GH Armor Systems, Inc. logo

GH Armor Systems, Inc.

ONYX Protective Group, LLC
ONYX Protective Group, LLC logo

ONYX Protective Group, LLC

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.
Point Blank Enterprises, Inc. logo

Point Blank Enterprises, Inc.

Safariland, LLC
Safariland, LLC logo

Safariland, LLC

Slate Solutions, LLC
Slate Solutions, LLC logo

Slate Solutions, LLC

Survival Armor, Inc.
Survival Armor, Inc. logo

Survival Armor, Inc.

United Shield International, LLC
United Shield International, LLC logo

United Shield International, LLC

US Armor Corp.
US Armor Corp. logo

US Armor Corp.

NASPO ValuePoint makes every effort to maintain the accuracy and completeness of the documents on this website. However, all official records are maintained by the Lead State (or Participating Entity, in the case of participating addenda). In the event of any conflict between the documents on this site and an entity’s official records, the official records govern.

Questions, concerns, and feedback on this website’s content may be sent to [email protected].

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Participating Addenda

Select a state or territory on the map to view participating addenda.

Contact the Lead State:
Colorado

Amy Risley
[email protected]
(303) 866-5663

Contact NASPO

For Buyers

Abbi Chittenden
Cooperative Portfolio Manager
[email protected]

For Suppliers

Angie Negley
Supplier Engagement Manager
[email protected]

What is a Participating Addendum?

A Participating Addendum (PA) is generally used by a state Chief Procurement Official (CPO) to establish a state contract tied to a specific NASPO ValuePoint master agreement. The PA identifies unique terms and conditions specific to a state and identifies state agencies and other eligible entities in the state that are authorized to participate in the agreement. A state CPO may issue PAs that allow participation as follows:

  • Statewide provides for participation by all state and local government agencies and other eligible entities within the state
  • State only provides for participation only by state agencies.
  • Non State entities only provides for participation by local government agencies and other eligible entities, but prohibits participation by state agencies.

Review your state’s Participating Addendum (PA) to determine eligibility. If a PA is not currently in place, contact the state CPO to discuss whether participation may be considered.

For questions related to participation in NASPO ValuePoint master agreements, please contact the Cooperative Contract Coordination team at [email protected].

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Alabama

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Alabama.

Alaska

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Alaska.

Arizona

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Arizona.

Arkansas

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Arkansas.

California

State PAs

  • No state PAs available for California.

Non-State PAs

  • City of Modesto
  • City of Stockton
  • County of Orange District Attorney
  • County of Sacramento
  • County of San Diego
  • Orange County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Colorado

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Colorado.

Connecticut

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Connecticut.

Delaware

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Delaware.

Florida

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • City of Apopka
  • City of Clermont
  • City of Davie
  • City of Panama City Beach

Georgia

State PAs

  • No state PAs available for Georgia.

Non-State PAs

  • Georgia Dept. of Corrections

Hawaii

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Hawaii.

Idaho

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Idaho.

Illinois

State PAs

  • No state PAs available for Illinois.

Non-State PAs

  • City of Venice IL Police Department
  • DuPage County
  • Grundy County Sherriff's Office
  • Lee County Sheriff's Office
  • Village of Fox Lake
  • Village of Orland Park

Iowa

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Iowa.

Kansas

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Kansas.

Kentucky

Download the Participating Addendum

State PAs

  • ONYX Protective Group, LLC | Commonwealth of Kentucky
    Commonwealth of Kentucky | 198467     Participating Addendum

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Kentucky.

Louisiana

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Louisiana.

Michigan

State PAs

  • No state PAs available for Michigan.

Non-State PAs

  • City of Wyoming

Minnesota

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Minnesota.

Missouri

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Missouri.

Montana

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Montana.

Nebraska

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Nebraska.

Nevada

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Nevada.

New Mexico

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for New Mexico.

North Carolina

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for North Carolina.

North Dakota

Download the Participating Addendum

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for North Dakota.

Oklahoma

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Oklahoma.

Oregon

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Oregon.

Rhode Island

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Rhode Island.

South Carolina

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for South Carolina.

South Dakota

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for South Dakota.

Tennessee

State PAs

  • No state PAs available for Tennessee.

Non-State PAs

  • City of Jackson

Texas

State PAs

  • No state PAs available for Texas.

Non-State PAs

  • Dallas County

Utah

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Utah.

Vermont

Download the Participating Addendum

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Vermont.

Virginia

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Virginia.

Washington

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Washington.

West Virginia

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for West Virginia.

Wisconsin

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Wisconsin.

Wyoming

State PAs

Non-State PAs

  • No non-state PAs available for Wyoming.

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