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* Upcoming reporting deadline
* Goods and services contracts
* Medical contracts
* Technology contracts
* Other news
* Upcoming statewide contracts

"Contracts Connection provides news about statewide contracts for goods and services, which are available to state agencies and other organizations that have signed a contract usage agreement. "

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Upcoming reporting deadline

Agency Contracts Report due Oct. 31

State agencies and higher education institutions must report all goods and services contracts and amendments from the previous fiscal year to DES by *Oct. 31*. DES collects and posts these contracts to data.wa.gov [ [link removed] ] as required by RCW 39.26.210 [ [link removed] ]. If an agency does not meet contract reporting requirements [ [link removed] ], it may affect its delegated authority. [ [link removed] ]

We appreciate the amount of work this represents for all agencies and your role in completing this report. Thank you for your efforts!

*View reporting instructions* [ [link removed] ]


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Goods and services contracts

Contractor termination for HVAC parts contract

DES and Swipe Resources LLC have agreed to a mutual termination on contract 27723, HVAC parts. Swipe Resources LLC will no longer provide services through this contract to eligible purchasers. The contract summary page has information on the other available contractors that will continue to provide the Category 2 – Generic HVAC Parts to purchasers.

Questions? Email [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=27723%20HVAC%20Parts%20Inquiry>.

*View contract 27723* [ [link removed] ]


Contractor removed from ammunitions contract

DES removed NPOC, LLC, dba Pend Oreille Ballistics from contract 22422, ammunition, effective Aug. 5, due to contract breach.  

Questions? Email Brad Stringfellow at [email protected] <[email protected]>.

*View contract 22422* [ [link removed] ]


Expiring automotive parts contract may lead to purchasing gap

Contract 12621, automotive parts, expires Oct. 19. We expect a gap in contract coverage and encourage purchasers to place orders before the expiration date. We are in the process of developing a new contract, which we expect to award by December. 

Questions? Email Bernadette Connor at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=Automotive%20parts%2012621>.

*View contract 12621* [ [link removed] ]


Legal research contract canceled

DES has decided to cancel contract 02726, solicitation – legal research platforms.

Next year we will revisit all available options which may include updating and reposting the solicitation to satisfy legal research platform needs for state customers.

For questions contact Jolene Haney at [email protected] <[email protected]>.

*View contract 02726* [ [link removed] ]


Electronic monitoring of offenders contract extended

DES extended contract 22923, electronic monitoring of offenders, until June 30, 2027.   

Questions? Email Leilani Konecny at [email protected].

*View contract 22923* [ [link removed] ]


Share your feedback on statewide food and food services contracts

DES is holding a listening session for the following contracts:


* Contract 02524 [ [link removed] ]: Fresh Dairy Products
* Contract 16722 [ [link removed] ]: Food Service Disposables
* Contract 04324 [ [link removed] ]: Bulk Food
* Contract 29823 [ [link removed] ]: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
* Contract 10921 [ [link removed] ]: Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Supplies, and Services
* Contract 01520 [ [link removed] ]: Fresh Bakery Items

We are interested in hearing how purchasers are using these contracts and any other feedback. This meeting is intended for end users, procurement professionals, and program team members only – no vendors or suppliers.


* *When:* 1:30 p.m., Oct. 14 
* *Where:* Virtual via Microsoft Teams

For a meeting invite, please contact [email protected].

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Medical contracts

MMCAP Sublocade contract extended

DES has extended contract 19022, Sublocade, Brixadi, and other medical products, until Dec. 31, 2027. 

Questions? Email April Cole at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=19022%20MMCAP%20Contract>.

*View contract 19022* [ [link removed] ]


MMCAP dental contract extended

DES has extended contract 00924, dental products, equipment, and services, until Dec. 31, 2027. 

Questions? Email April Cole at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=MMCAP%20Dental%20Contract%20Extension%20>.

*View contract 00924* [ [link removed] ]


Price change for medical personal supplies contract

DES posted updated pricing for Excel Gloves & Safety Supplies, Inc.,* *on contract 12722, medical personal protective equipment. The prices increased up to 14.71% on their awarded categories of nitrile gloves, neoprene gloves, and N95 masks due to a cumulative economic price adjustment.


Questions? Email Brad Stringfellow at [email protected] <[email protected]>.

*View contract 12722* [ [link removed] ]


Share your feedback on statewide medical contracts

DES is holding a listening session for the following contracts:


* Contract 03426 [ [link removed] ]: Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Compliance Solutions
* Contract 29123 [ [link removed] ]: Pharmaceutical Wholesale
* Contract 00924 [ [link removed] ]: Dental Products, Equipment, and Services
* Contract 19022 [ [link removed] ]: Sublocade, Brixadi, and Other Medical Products
* Contract 19222 [ [link removed] ]: Pharmaceutical Reverse Distribution
* Contract 06519 [ [link removed] ]: Pharmaceutical Packaging and Delivery
* Contract 00126 [ [link removed] ]: Medical Supply Solutions
* Contract 06825 [ [link removed] ]: Medical Diagnostic Testing
* Contract 07625 [ [link removed] ]: Drug Alcohol Testing, Products, Services
* Contract 17522 [ [link removed] ]: Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
* Contract 20722 [ [link removed] ]: Laboratory Equipment and Supplies
* Contract 24323 [ [link removed] ]: Condoms and Related Products

We are interested in hearing how purchasers are using these contracts and any other feedback. This meeting is intended for end users, procurement professionals, and program team members only – no vendors or suppliers.


* *When:* 1:30 p.m., Oct. 7
* *Where:* Virtual via Microsoft Teams

For a meeting invite, please contact [email protected].

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Technology contracts

Cloud solutions contract extended

DES has extended contract 05116 [ [link removed] ], cloud solutions, until Jan. 13, 2027.


NASPO and the state of Utah have approved a 120-day extension of the current cloud portfolio which is set to expire Sept. 15. The extension applies only to suppliers awarded a master agreement (MA) for the new cloud and software solutions portfolio, which starts Sept. 16. This extension bridges the gap as DES negotiates contract 12425 with selected suppliers. Updates will be posted as amendments are completed.

The extension does not affect the MA term for these suppliers under the new portfolio (Sept. 16, 2026 – Sept. 15, 2036). Suppliers covered by the extension include:


* A&T Systems (participating addenda 12425 signed with DES)
* Accenture (amendment signed with Utah)
* AskReply dba B2Gnow (amendment signed with Utah)
* AT&T (MA not yet completed)
* Carahsoft (amendment signed with Utah)
* CDW (amendment signed with Utah)
* CGI (amendment signed with Utah)
* Dell Marketing (MA not yet completed)
* Deloitte Consulting (amendment signed with Utah)
* DLT Solutions (participating addenda 12425 signed with DES)
* ESRI (amendment signed with Utah)
* Hewlett Packard (amendment signed with Utah)
* Insight Public Sector (amendment signed with Utah)
* IBM
* Kyndryl (amendment signed with Utah)
* Presidio (participating addenda 12425 signed with DES)
* SHI (amendment signed with Utah)
* Unisys Corp (amendment signed with Utah)

Questions? Email Vivian Daggatt at [email protected]. 


*View contract 12425* [ [link removed] ]


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Other news

Businesses: Help us standardize the procurement process

DES is leading an effort to create standard solicitation, contract, and purchase order templates for most routine state procurements – and we want help from businesses!

Today, businesses may see different formats, instructions, and contract terms from agency to agency – even when purchasing similar goods or services. Standardized templates will mean less time navigating different formats, and more time focusing on response.

You still have time to share your feedback via our survey [ [link removed] ]. Your perspective is important and we want to hear from you.

As this work moves forward, DES will continue to engage the business community and seek feedback to help shape the templates.

*Learn more and fill out the survey* [ [link removed] ]


DES using PWSBE certification to track small business participation on public works projects

Effective July 1, DES is using the Public Works Small Business Enterprise (PWSBE) certification to track small business participation on DES public works projects.

Businesses can still bid on projects if they are not certified. However, only businesses certified as PWSBE by the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) will be counted toward small business participation goals. Registration in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) alone will not meet this requirement.

You should still register in WEBS so you can search for state contracts and increase your opportunity to be seen by agencies.

We encourage businesses and contractors to review the requirements and apply now.

*Learn more and get certified* [ [link removed] ]


Reminder: We want your feedback!

We are still collecting feedback on the Contracts Connection format. For the past few months, we’ve organized this newsletter by contract category, and we want to know what works best for you.

Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey [ [link removed] ] and help shape future editions of Contracts Connection. Thank you for your input!

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Upcoming statewide contracts 

Interested in seeing the statewide contracts we are working on? Visit our planned procurements to see statewide contracts under development, the contracts they are replacing, and the timeline.

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