Government

How does government procurement work?

Employees of a government agency start contracts with a procurement organization like Sourcewell or NASPO to fulfill orders for supplies, equipment, cloud storage, managed IT, and more. Once you've identified a contract that fills your needs, it's fulfilled through a vendor such as Allied. Because government agencies use taxpayer dollars, there are important regulations on how funds can be used.

Why does your agency need to use a contract?

Equipment and supplies are held to a standard required from government agencies to ensure security, cost-savings, and more. Contracts verify:

• Adequacy of resources, knowledge, staff and operational ability
• Ability to comply with production and delivery schedules
• Good performance record and reputation
• Legal eligibility
• Access to proper equipment and facilities

How do you purchase the supplies and services you need?

New to the process? Here's what you'll need to prepare:

• Tax ID number and pertinent agency information
• A clear list of equipment or supplies needed
• Contact Allied first — no need to secure your contract in advance. We'll help you through the process.

Can I contact Allied directly, or do I need to fill out a contract first?

You can order directly through NASPO or Sourcewell, but ordering through Allied is a much more personalized approach. We'll guide you every step of the way. Preview these forms to understand what we'll need from you to get started:

• Purchase Schedule
• Sourcewell Playbook
• NASPO Exhibit