NASPO IT Research & Advisory Services (Statewide)

The NASPO IT Research & Advisory Services statewide contract provides New York authorized users with comprehensive information technology (IT) consulting and research services. This vehicle enables procurement of critical IT support, including strategic and tactical planning, objective IT research, and business advice across various technological domains. The contract is designed to help state agencies, local governments, public authorities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations access specialized IT consulting expertise through a centralized procurement mechanism.

The contract is managed by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) and features two prime contractors: Forrester Research, Inc. and International Consulting Acquisition Corp. dba ISG Public Sector. The contract period runs from January 10, 2025, to January 18, 2026, covering the entire State of New York. Both contractors can serve state and non-state agencies, with each awarded a contract value of $4,686,850.00. The contract utilizes a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) process, with contractor selection based on a best-value determination considering technical and financial scoring, where technical factors do not exceed 70% of the evaluation.

The individual IDVs (PS70436 and PS70438) are structured as services contracts with no specific minority or diversity participation goals. Each IDV allows purchase card orders up to $50,000 and requires contractors to provide quotes valid for 30 calendar days. Pricing is determined by agreed-upon discounts and service rates, with authorized users encouraged to negotiate lower pricing on larger purchases. The contract provides flexibility for state agencies to procure similar services from alternative sources if more economically advantageous, ensuring competitive access to high-quality IT research and advisory services across New York's governmental and authorized organizational landscape.