The State of South Carolina intends to enter into a cooperative purchasing agreement, via NASPO ValuePoint, for Procurement Assistance and Support Services. This solicitation has two categories: Category 1: Procurement Assistance Support Services (PASS); and Category 2: IT Research, Advisory, and Consulting Services (IT RAC). Currently these are two separate NASPO portfolios. NASPO is looking to align them onto one portfolio with this solicitation. South Carolina currently participates in the NASPO IT Research & Advisory Services agreement set to expire on January 18, 2026.