Information Technology (IT) Managed Service Providers
Buying from a NASPO ValuePoint Contract? Learn How
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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.
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About the Portfolio
This Master Agreement Portfolio is for the provision of Managed Service Provider (MSP) services and an operational Vendor Management System (VMS) for information technology (IT) staffing resources, payroll staffing, and staffing support related to Contingent Workers in the IT industry. Contractor Services shall also include assisting Purchasing Entities with Statement of Work (SOW) drafting. Contractor Services shall be detailed in a SOW for Deliverable-based projects or in an applicable Purchase Order for hourly rate staff augmentation.
Participating Entities should consider the following when developing a Participating Addendum (PA):
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§ Exhibit A, Description of Deliverables includes the anticipated staff augmentation (hourly-based) process and SOW (Deliverable-based) process. Participating Entity may outline a different process or establish different requirements in a PA.
§ Participating Entity may establish a monetary cap for SOW (Deliverable-based) engagements in a PA or as applicable, in Purchasing Entity SOW.
§ Participating Entity may include its Health Insurance Portability and Accountability of 1996 requirements in a PA or as applicable, in Purchasing Entity's SOW.
§ Exhibit E, Sample SOW and Exhibit F, Maximum Key Performer Worksheet are included for convenience purposes and may be used by Purchasing Entity as needed.
§ Participating Entity may establish a set aside purchasing process and set aside purchasing requirements in a PA.
§ Participating Entity may request VMS account set-up instructions from Contractor to be used by Participating Entity as needed.
Products & Services
- SOW (Deliverable-Based) Process Pricing
- Staff Augmentation (Hourly-Based) Process Pricing
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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].