CN-370000-CN208.pdf

This document is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded under the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) program, designated as contract CN-370000-CN208. The contract involves the State of North Carolina as the lead entity, with participation available to state and local government agencies, higher education institutions, and other eligible public entities across all fifty states. The primary vendor awarded under this contract is Carahsoft Technology Corporation, serving as the master distributor for software licensing, hardware solutions, and related IT services.

The contract encompasses a broad range of goods and services including enterprise software licenses, cloud computing solutions, hardware products, and professional services such as implementation and support. Pricing is established through manufacturer list prices with negotiated discounts applied at the order level, with specific pricing tiers varying by product category and vendor relationships. The contract includes no specific set-asides but operates on an open-market basis accessible to all eligible government entities. The initial contract term is three years with two optional renewal periods of two years each, allowing for a maximum seven-year contract duration. There is no mandatory minimum purchase requirement, and all participating entities may access the contract through individual purchase orders. The contract is funded through individual agency appropriations at the time of purchase, with no upfront commitment or guarantees from the state.