NASPO ValuePoint Request for Proposal (RFP) SW1045 Emerging Technologies Consulting and Services portfolio

What is this notice about?

The State of Alaska is letting the public know about a multi-state Request for Proposal (RFP) for emerging technologies consulting and services, run through NASPO ValuePoint and led by the State of Oklahoma. Vendors who want to bid must submit proposals by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on October 15, 2026. The resulting contracts could be used by state agencies, schools, cities and other eligible public bodies.

Why was this notice issued?

The State of Alaska is announcing, on behalf of NASPO ValuePoint (a cooperative purchasing program of the National Association of State Procurement Officials), that the State of Oklahoma released RFP SW1045 on August 14, 2026. The notice states Alaska's intent to participate, which does not contractually commit the State.

What action is being taken?

Alaska intends to participate in a cooperative procurement for Emerging Technologies Consulting and Services. The Master Agreement(s) resulting from this RFP may be used by state governments, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions (such as colleges, school districts, counties and cities), the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and other eligible entities, subject to approval of each chief procurement official and compliance with local laws.

Who is involved: NASPO ValuePoint; State of Oklahoma (lead state); State of Alaska, Department of Administration; vendors offering emerging technologies consulting and services

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Oct 15, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“3:00 p.m., Central Time on October 15, 2026; late proposals will not be accepted”

Ways to respond

Online The RFP is available on Lead State of Oklahoma's procurement system website or the NASPO ValuePoint solicitations dashboard (no web address given in the notice).

What to include

This is for vendors submitting proposals. Refer to RFP SW1045. Get the RFP from the State of Oklahoma's procurement system website or the NASPO ValuePoint solicitations dashboard and follow its submission instructions. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Aug 14, 2026: RFP SW1045 released by the State of Oklahoma
Aug 17, 2026: Notice published by the State of Alaska
Oct 15, 2026: Vendor proposals due by 3:00 p.m. Central Time

Original notice text

***** This notice of intent to participate does not contractually commit the State. The State affirms that it will adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and binding agreements in entering into any contract resulting from this process. ***** NASPO ValuePoint Request for Proposal (RFP) SW1045 Emerging Technologies Consulting and Services Due Date: 3:00 p.m., Central Time on October 15, 2026 On behalf of NASPO ValuePoint, the State of Alaska is pleased to announce the publication of the NASPO ValuePoint Request for Proposal (RFP) SW1045 Emerging Technologies Consulting and Services, released by the State of Oklahoma on August 14, 2026. The Master Agreement(s) resulting from this procurement may be used by state governments (including departments, agencies, institutions), institutions of higher education, political subdivisions (i.e., colleges, school districts, counties, cities, etc.), the District of Columbia, territories of the United States, and other eligible entities subject to approval of the individual chief procurement official and compliance with local statutory and regulatory provisions. The RFP is available on Lead State of Oklahoma's procurement system website or the NASPO ValuePoint solicitations dashboard. All vendor proposals must be submitted by 3:00 p.m., Central Time on October 15, 2026, late proposals will not be accepted. ***** This notice of intent to participate does not contractually commit the State. The State affirms that it will adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and binding agreements in entering into any contract resulting from this process. *****

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.