Mission Critical Partners Awarded NASPO ValuePoint Contract to Advance Public Sector Technology Modernization

State and local entities will gain streamlined access to the firm’s solutions and services

State College, Pa. (March 5, 2026) — Mission Critical Partners (MCP) today announced its selection by the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) for participation in the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing program. The contract, effective earlier this year, extends through 2029 and provides participating states with streamlined access to MCP’s industry-leading consulting and managed services.

“Being selected as a NASPO ValuePoint vendor reflects our deep commitment to strengthening the mission-critical operations and systems that government agencies rely on every day,” said Rich Cagle, MCP’s growth officer. “Through this cooperative contract, agencies can implement much-needed solutions more quickly and cost-efficiently to better serve their constituents. We’re honored to support this important work.”

NASPO ValuePoint enables state and local government organizations and higher-education institutions to procure goods and services more quickly and efficiently. Through its “Lead State Model,” NASPO ValuePoint not only streamlines procurement but also offers several key benefits. By leveraging competitively solicited, preapproved contracts, participating organizations gain access to qualified vendors, more-favorable pricing and terms, and greater overall value than they could achieve independently.

NASPO awarded MCP the Procurement Assistance and Support Services (PASS) and the IT Research, Advisory, and Consulting Services (IT RAC) contract through North Carolina, the lead state. MCP was selected in the categories of information technology (IT) research, advisory, and consulting services, and value-added/support services.

MCP earned selection based on its proven track record of delivering successful procurement, IT, and operational advisory services to government entities nationwide. Several MCP clients provided positive references, highlighting MCP’s ability to provide consistent, reliable, and high-quality services aligned with the technology procurement lifecycle.