Procurement

We provide customers with technical guidance and assistance in the acquisition of information technology solutions that provide the best combination of functionality and cost while maximizing the compatibility of Mississippi’s information resources.

CloudX Procurement Options

The CloudX Program is a collection of procurement vehicles ITS customers can use to solicit Cloud, Software, and other related services and in many cases will not require direct involvement from ITS. ITS has executed an underlying agreement with each vendor involved in this program, and all agreements are based on the vendor's response to the NASPO Cloud and Software Solutions Portfolio.

 

Generative AI

ITS has selected Carahsoft as a statewide provider of AI systems to the state: Generative AI

Cloud and Software Vendor Pool

ITS has created a pool of vendors customers may solicit for Cloud, Software, and related services: Vendor Pool

Cloud Solutions Preferred Vendor (CSPV)

For customers who need additional assistance in soliciting vendors under the CloudX programs, ITS has contracted with Strategic Communications, LLC to be operate the CSPV program: CSPV