Software Value Added Reseller (SVAR)

The Florida Software Value Added Reseller (SVAR) contract provides state agencies and eligible users with access to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions through two primary categories: General Software and Microsoft Software. Procurable items and services include software licenses, installation, configuration, maintenance, and advisory services. This vehicle streamlines software acquisition by offering reseller services that combine product sales with implementation support, enabling agencies to obtain comprehensive software solutions with associated professional services through a single contract source.

The SVAR contract is administered by the Florida Department of Management Services and is available to Florida state agencies and other eligible users as defined by Florida Administrative Code Rule 60A-1.001. The vehicle includes five prime contractors: SHI International Corp., Insight Public Sector, Inc., CDW Government LLC, accel bi corporation, and Softchoice Corporation. The contract is effective from March 21, 2023, through April 24, 2027, with two potential one-year renewals available. All contractors operate under a cooperative purchasing arrangement based on master contracts originally procured by the State of Arizona through the NASPO ValuePoint program, ensuring competitive pricing and value across the state of Florida.