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State contracts

A state central procurement office awards statewide contracts that state agencies, and often local governments, can order from. States also opt in to NASPO ValuePoint master agreements by signing a participating addendum. Where a state has an active addendum, local entities typically may buy from it as they would from any other state contract.

Sources read Sep 30, 2026 · 5 sources

If you buy armor

Before you run your own solicitation, check whether your state already has a contract you are allowed to use.

  1. Ask your state procurement officeNASPO keeps a directory of state procurement offices and their websites. Start there to find the statewide contract list.
  2. Check for a participating addendumA NASPO ValuePoint master agreement can only be used in a state that has opted in. Look for an active participating addendum for your state on the portfolio page.
  3. Confirm local use is allowedNASPO ValuePoint says local entities and political subdivisions typically may purchase from a state participating addendum as they would any other state contract. Your state law and the addendum decide the details.
Watch out for
  • A participating addendum can add state-specific terms, such as ordering procedures. Read the addendum, not only the master agreement.
  • If federal grant money pays for the purchase, the federal procurement standards in 2 CFR 200 also apply.

If you sell armor

Each state runs its own supplier registration, and each participating addendum is negotiated separately.

  1. Register as a supplier in each state you serveNASPO publishes the supplier registration portal for each state. Registration is state by state.
  2. Negotiate participating addendaA participating addendum is a bilateral agreement between the contractor and the participating entity. NASPO ValuePoint and the lead state generally do not take part in that negotiation.
  3. Watch for statewide solicitationsState procurement websites post their solicitations. NASPO links to each state site.
Watch out for
  • A master agreement award does not by itself open every state: sales follow the addenda that are signed.
  • State addenda can carry their own reporting and ordering requirements.

On this path

Statewide term contracts
Contracts awarded by a state central procurement office for use by state agencies and, where state law allows, local governments.
Buyers and sellers
NASPO ValuePoint participating addendum
The agreement through which a state opts in to a NASPO ValuePoint master agreement and adds its own terms.
Buyers and sellers
State supplier registration
Each state registers its own suppliers; NASPO links to every state portal.
Sellers

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State contract vehiclesStatewide contracts and participating addenda.NASPO ValuePoint analyticsWhat the national master agreement prices.

Questions

Can our county use a NASPO ValuePoint body armor agreement?

Only if your state has an active participating addendum for it, and then typically as you would any other state contract, subject to your state law.

Who negotiates a participating addendum?

The contractor and the participating entity. NASPO ValuePoint and the lead state generally are not involved.

Is one state registration enough for every state?

No. Supplier registration is run by each state.

Sources

This is a reference compiled from official sources, not legal, procurement or grant advice. Your procurement code, the contract and the program’s own guidance are the record.