NASPO ValuePoint® announces the award of Master Agreements for Rescue and Public Protection Equipment. The Lead State™ of South Carolina awarded the competitively solicited contracts to one supplier, providing tactical rescue and protection products for public entities nationwide.

The awarded supplier under this portfolio is:

• Safeware, Inc.

Product Categories Awarded:

• Rescue Equipment
• Hazmat Equipment
• Intervention Equipment
• Decontamination Equipment

The Rescue and Public Protection Equipment (2025-2026) portfolio Master Agreements are effective December 23, 2025.

This new award supports NASPO ValuePoint’s continued commitment to providing best-quality solutions. This contract is available for use by state governments, the District of Columbia, territories of the United States, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions, and other eligible entities, subject to approval by the State Chief Procurement Official and in compliance
with local statutory and regulatory provisions.

For more details on the Rescue and Public Protection Equipment portfolio and how to use these Master Agreements, visit www.naspovaluepoint.org.

About the National Association of State Procurement Officials (“NASPO”): NASPO® is a non–profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the chief procurement official of 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 the promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. Learn more at www.naspo.org.

About NASPO ValuePoint: NASPO ValuePoint® is the cooperative purchasing division of NASPO, facilitating cooperative public procurement solicitations using a Lead State Model™. NASPO ValuePoint aggregates the demand of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the US territories, their political subdivisions, and other eligible entities, spurring innovation and competition in
the marketplace. NASPO ValuePoint delivers best-value, reliable, and competitively sourced cooperative contracts—offering public entities outstanding pricing, favorable terms and conditions, and value-added services. Learn more at www.naspovaluepoint.org.
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Media Contact:

Kate Davila, Creative Accounts Director
NASPO
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