NASPO ValuePoint PASS Contract

Name of Contract: Procurement Assistance and Support Services (PASS)

Lead State: North Carolina

Contract Term: January 19, 2026 – January 18, 2029

Contract Type: Master Agreement (Cooperative Purchasing)

Contract Holder: NTT DATA State Health Consulting, LLC

Summary
The PASS contract is a specialized cooperative vehicle designed to provide state and local government agencies with immediate access to subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the entire procurement lifecycle. NTT DATA leverages proven processes and deep expertise in fields like Medicaid and Child Welfare to help agencies overcome resource constraints, accelerate procurement timelines, and ensure high-quality vendor accountability.

Service Categories

  • Acquisition Planning: Assistance with requirements definition, Statement of Work (SOW) development, and independent cost estimates to set a solid foundation for procurement.
  • Market Research: Conducting cost/pricing analysis and managing Requests for Information (RFI) to understand the vendor landscape before solicitation.
  • Solicitation and Award: Support for evaluation planning, proposal scoring, and price reasonableness determinations to ensure fair and competitive awards.
  • Contract Management: Ongoing oversight including change management, compliance reviews, and performance monitoring to keep projects on track.
  • Completion and Closeout: Managing final payments, vendor performance evaluations, and formal contract closeout procedures.

Key Benefits to State and Local Government

  • Reduced Administrative Burden: Pre-voted terms and conditions significantly reduce the "red tape" and administrative overhead typical of high-stakes procurements.
  • Faster Speed-to-Market: Utilizing a NASPO vehicle allows agencies to secure specialized consulting services much more quickly than traditional methods.
  • Access to Deep Expertise: Bridges personnel gaps by providing on-demand access to technical and procurement SMEs who understand complex state systems.
  • Cost Efficiency: Leverages the collective buying power of multiple states to provide best-value pricing and high-quality solutions.

How Participating Entities Use the Contract
Eligible entities—including state governments, institutions of higher education, and political subdivisions—can utilize this contract by executing a Participating Addendum (PA) with NTT DATA. Once established, entities can issue Task Orders directly through the Master Agreement, streamlining the process of obtaining professional assistance for specific procurement projects or IT planning initiatives.

For more information, please visit the NTT DATA page on the NASPO ValuePoint website. Link is https://naspovaluepoint.org/portfolio/procurement-assistance-it-support-services/ntt-data-state-health-consulting-llc/

Contact Information: 
Randy Browning | randy.browning@nttdata.com

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