IT - NASPO Software VAR Contract | Wisconsin Participating Addendums (2023)

The Wisconsin NASPO Software Value-Added Reseller (SVAR) contract provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for software licenses, maintenance, and related professional services across state agencies, University of Wisconsin System campuses, and other public entities. The vehicle enables purchasing of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and Software as a Service (SaaS) from multiple publishers, with specific coverage for software products categorized under UNSPSC codes including software licensing, portal software services, and application software. Key offerings are limited to publisher-provided implementation, training, development, and customization services, with additional contractor services subject to prior written approval.

The contract is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and features four prime contractors: CDW-G, Insight Public Sector, SHI (a Minority Business Enterprise), and Zones, LLC. The vehicle runs from June 1, 2023, through April 24, 2027, with statewide coverage across Wisconsin government entities. Each contractor operates under a cost-plus pricing model with markup percentages ranging from 0.95% to 3.75% depending on the software publisher, with specific exclusions for Oracle products and prohibited vendors such as TikTok, Huawei, and Kaspersky Lab. The contract includes quarterly reporting requirements and customer satisfaction survey provisions, with professional services rates ranging from $127 to $325 per hour based on service type and complexity.