NASPO IT Research & Advisory Services (Statewide)

The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for Information Technology (IT) Research and Advisory Services, designated as Services PS70438. This master contract provides authorized users, including state agencies, SUNY/CUNY institutions, local governments, and public authorities, with a comprehensive procurement mechanism for obtaining strategic IT consulting services. The IDV enables access to objective IT research, business advice, and advisory services related to strategic and tactical planning across various technological domains, offering a streamlined approach for governmental and authorized organizational entities to acquire specialized IT consulting expertise.

The master IDV is a statewide contract managed by the OGS Procurement Services, with a performance period from January 10, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The contract is structured as a multiple-award vehicle, featuring two prime contractors: Forrester Research, Inc. and International Consulting Acquisition Corp. (ISG Public Sector). The contract covers the entire State of New York and utilizes a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) process for task order assignments, with contractor selection based on a best-value determination considering technical and financial scoring. Notably, the contract has 0% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goals.

Under this IDV, one contract award has been made to International Consulting Acquisition Corp., with a cumulative value of $4,686,850.00. The award enables authorized users to procure IT research and advisory services through a structured quote-based procurement process, with purchase card orders accepted up to $50,000. Quotes issued under this contract will be valid for 30 calendar days, and pricing will be determined by agreed-upon discounts and service rates. The contract allows state agencies flexibility to pursue alternative procurement sources if more economically advantageous options are available, ensuring competitive and cost-effective access to high-quality IT consulting and research services.