NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint

NASPO (National Association of Contracting Professionals) is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies.

NASPO ValuePoint is a cooperative purchasing program facilitating public procurement solicitations and agreement using a lead state model. They are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing State Chief Procurement Officers with the support and procurement resources they need.

Lead State

Microsoft supports the Minnesota Materials Management Division as the lead administration agency for NASPO (National Association of Contracting Professionals) PC Goods contract in offering Microsoft business products on this contract.