What is a Public Safety Procurement Contract?
A public safety procurement contract, sometimes referred to as a procurement vehicle, enables agencies to efficiently acquire the technology and services first responders depend on every day. By using pre-established cooperative contracts, law enforcement, fire, EMS and other public safety agencies can quickly access proven, mission-critical solutions without lengthy procurement delays. These agreements streamline purchasing, support compliance and help agencies focus on readiness, response and protecting their communities.
Why Buy Through a Public Safety Procurement Contract?
Faster time to purchase, eliminating lengthy and costly RFPs
Reduced administrative burden for agency procurement and command staff
Built-in legal and procurement compliance under state or local procurement laws
Predictable and pre-negotiated pricing
Easier access to grant funding
Scalable and flexible
Peer validated vendors and solutions
Versaterm’s Public Safety Procurement Partners
Versaterm’s public safety solutions are available through a variety of competitively awarded cooperative contracts and procurement vehicles aligned with public-sector purchasing requirements. These vehicles simplify acquisition, support regulatory and policy compliance and enable agencies to procure trusted technology efficiently while reducing administrative burden and procurement risk.
Versaterm Products by Procurement Contract
The table below lists each Versaterm solution and the procurement contract(s) and cooperative purchasing vehicles it is currently available through. Product names in some source contracts vary slightly (e.g., “CAD/RMS”, “Street Smart”, “SPIDRTech”) – these are noted alongside the corresponding Versaterm product.
Procurement Contract Reference
For convenience, the underlying procurement contracts and vehicles referenced above are summarized here with their general descriptions.
Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
Delivers technology solutions to state and local government entities. Purchasing agencies outside the state of Texas may be eligible as well and should consult their state statute for participating in cooperative contract programs.
North Carolina Sheriff's Association (NCSA)
Helps to eliminate duplication of effort through the creation of one statewide bid that can be used by counties and municipalities throughout the United States.
Virginia Sheriffs' Association (VSA)
VSA Procurement Programs provide local government agencies across the United States with competitively awarded contracts for a wide range of vehicles, equipment and services.
GSA Advantage!
The government’s premier online electronic shopping and ordering system for GSA Schedule contractors and products. Federal, state, and local government entities can access highly qualified product and service providers. Versaterm holds Contract 47QTCA22D009T (CaseWorX and Document Conversion) and Contract 47QTCA19D00JQ (LIMS – Forensics).
Arizona State Procurement Office
Works to accelerate agency performance through value-added services and world-class best practices in procurement.
NASPO ValuePoint / Carahsoft Technology Corp
NASPO ValuePoint facilitates public procurement solicitations and agreements using a lead-state model. Carahsoft Technology Corp. is an awarded prime contractor on NASPO ValuePoint and holds the Cloud and Software Solutions portfolio contract; Versaterm has several products listed on Carahsoft’s NASPO contract, and others can be added as needed with an update to the price list.
OMNIA Partners / Insight Public Sector
Insight Public Sector simplifies IT procurement by providing the technologies, implementation skills, and management expertise organizations need. Its competitively solicited contract, available through OMNIA Partners, ensures education institutions and government entities receive Insight’s best overall government pricing. Versaterm has several products listed on Insight’s OMNIA contract.
Interested in Procurement Options for Versaterm’s Software Solutions?
Talk with our team to confirm eligibility and pricing.
