NASPO Computer Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services

The NASPO Computer Equipment, Peripherals, and Related Services contract is a comprehensive multi-award vehicle that enables Wisconsin state agencies, municipalities, and educational institutions to procure a wide range of technology products and services. The vehicle covers five primary equipment bands: Desktop, Laptop, Tablet, Server, and Storage, with associated peripherals and related services. Participants can acquire computer hardware, including items such as hard disk drives, DVD drives, computer cables, video capture boards, and other technology components through this cooperative purchasing agreement. The contract provides configuration dollar limits ranging from $5,000 for tablets and peripherals to $500,000 for servers and storage systems, offering flexibility for various procurement needs across government and educational entities.

The contract is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and was initially established on October 1, 2015, with a term extending through March 31, 2020. Fifteen prime contractors are included on the vehicle, featuring major technology vendors such as Apple Inc., Dell Marketing L.P., HP Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM Corporation, Microsoft, Lenovo, NetApp, and EMC Corporation. Each contractor has a specific participating addendum (contract numbers 01-15) and operates through Wisconsin's VendorNet system. The vehicle is structured as a cooperative purchasing agreement under the NASPO ValuePoint consortium, with pricing based on minimum discounts off manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP), ranging from 0% to 57% depending on the product category and vendor. Eligible entities include state agencies, local governments, K-12 schools, technical colleges, and other authorized purchasers.