{"id":1781,"date":"2016-06-22T12:47:30","date_gmt":"2016-06-22T19:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-cm-edgedigital.pages.dev\/industry\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-buy-federal\/"},"modified":"2024-08-09T11:52:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T18:52:21","slug":"how-to-buy-federal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-cm-edgedigital.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/government\/2016\/06\/22\/how-to-buy-federal\/","title":{"rendered":"How to buy: procuring Microsoft products for federal government"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"licensing-solution-provider\">Licensing solution provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Licensing partner<\/th><th>Phone<\/th><th>E-mail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>CDW-G<\/td><td>800-808-4239<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:GSASales@CDWG.com\">GSASales@CDWG.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:usasapfederalinside@dell.com\">usasapfederalinside@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HP<\/td><td>402-885-2874<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:slmsamericassales@dxc.com\">slmsamericassales@dxc.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Insight<\/td><td>800-862-8758<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:federal@insight.com\">federal@insight.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minburn Technology Group<\/td><td>571-699-0705 Opt. 1<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:microsoft@minburntech.com\">microsoft@minburntech.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084 Opt. 1<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Softchoice<\/td><td>877-333-7638<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:gov@softchoice.com\">gov@softchoice.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connection Public Sector Solutions<br>(Please note: Softmart is now part of Connection)<\/td><td>800-800-0019<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:govt@connection.com\">govt@connection.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"licensing-partners-for-state-and-local\">Licensing partners for state and local<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>State<\/th><th>Licensing partner<\/th><th>Phone<\/th><th>E-mail<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Alabama<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alaska<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arizona<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arkansas<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>California<\/td><td>SoftwareONE<\/td><td>800-444-9890<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sales@softwareone.com\">sales@softwareone.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>California<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>California<\/td><td>Insight<\/td><td>800-862-8758<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:federal@insight.com\">federal@insight.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>California<\/td><td>PCM-G<\/td><td>800-625-5468<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sales@pcmg.com\">sales@pcmg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>California<\/td><td>Softchoice<\/td><td>877-333-7638<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:gov@Softchoice.com\">gov@Softchoice.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colorado<\/td><td>Insight<\/td><td>800-862-8758<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:federal@insight.com\">federal@insight.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Connecticut<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DC<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delaware<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Florida<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgia<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgia<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Georgia<\/td><td>CDW-G<\/td><td>800-808-4239<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:cdwgsales@cdwg.com\">cdwgsales@cdwg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hawaii<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Idaho<\/td><td>SoftwareONE<\/td><td>800-444-9890<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sales@softwareone.com\">sales@softwareone.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illinois<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illinois<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Illinois<\/td><td>CDW-G<\/td><td>800-808-4239<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:cdwgsales@cdwg.com\">cdwgsales@cdwg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Iowa<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kansas<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kansas<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kentucky<\/td><td>CDW-G<\/td><td>800-808-4239<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:cdwgsales@cdwg.com\">cdwgsales@cdwg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Louisiana<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maine<\/td><td>Insight<\/td><td>800-862-8758<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:federal@insight.com\">federal@insight.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maryland<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Massachusetts<\/td><td>CDW-G<\/td><td>800-808-4239<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:cdwgsales@cdwg.com\">cdwgsales@cdwg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michigan<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota<\/td><td>HP<\/td><td>402-885-2874<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:SLMSOperations@hp.com\">SLMSOperations@hp.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota<\/td><td>Insight<\/td><td>800-862-8758<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:federal@insight.com\">federal@insight.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota<\/td><td>SoftwareONE<\/td><td>800-444-9890<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sales@softwareone.com\">sales@softwareone.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota<\/td><td>Zones<\/td><td>253-205-3000<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:publicsector@zones.com\">publicsector@zones.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mississippi<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mississippi<\/td><td>CDW-G<\/td><td>800-808-4239<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:cdwgsales@cdwg.com\">cdwgsales@cdwg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Missouri<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Montana<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Montana<\/td><td>CDW-G<\/td><td>800-808-4239<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:cdwgsales@cdwg.com\">cdwgsales@cdwg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nebraska<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nevada<\/td><td>Dell (Clark County only)<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nevada<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nevada<\/td><td>Insight<\/td><td>800-862-8758<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:federal@insight.com\">federal@insight.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Jersey<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Mexico<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New York<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New York<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Carolina<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Carolina<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>North Dakota<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ohio<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oklahoma<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>SoftwareONE<\/td><td>800-444-9890<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sales@softwareone.com\">sales@softwareone.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>Insight<\/td><td>800-862-8758<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:federal@insight.com\">federal@insight.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>PCM-G<\/td><td>800-625-5468<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sales@pcmg.com\">sales@pcmg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>Connection<\/td><td>800-800-0019<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:govt@connection.com\">govt@connection.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>Softchoice<\/td><td>877-333-7638<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:gov@Softchoice.com\">gov@Softchoice.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>CDW-G<\/td><td>800-808-4239<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:cdwgsales@cdwg.com\">cdwgsales@cdwg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>HP<\/td><td>402-885-2874<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:SLMSOperations@hp.com\">SLMSOperations@hp.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oregon<\/td><td>Zones<\/td><td>253-205-3000<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:publicsector@zones.com\">publicsector@zones.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pennsylvania<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rhode Island<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rhode Island<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Carolina<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>South Dakota<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tennessee<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Texas<\/td><td>Dell<\/td><td>855-860-9606<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:msftleads@dell.com\">msftleads@dell.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utah<\/td><td>SoftwareONE<\/td><td>800-444-9890<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sales@softwareone.com\">sales@softwareone.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vermont<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vermont<\/td><td>CDW-G<\/td><td>800-808-4239<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:cdwgsales@cdwg.com\">cdwgsales@cdwg.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Virginia<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washington<\/td><td>SoftwareONE<\/td><td>800-444-9890<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:sales@softwareone.com\">sales@softwareone.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>West Virginia<\/td><td>SHI<\/td><td>888-744-4084<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:fedsales@shi.com\">fedsales@shi.com<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"specialized-partners-for-azure-for-government\">Specialized partners for Azure for Government<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft partners offer a unique perspective on working in government, and they are ready to walk you through the procurement process. These partners are also intimately familiar with the security needs of government customers, and they are well-versed in government-specific hoops such as RFPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297653274?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abilis Solutions Corp.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295552541?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accelera Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295805056?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Digital Systems, Inc. dba Mi-Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295723913?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adventos LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295521013?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AgreeYa Solutions Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295484832?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AKA Enterprise Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295023045?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alliance Enterprises, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295018390?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Applied Information Sciences, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295486617?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASC Group, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295484753?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Automon, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295978303?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AvePoint Public Sector, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295931247?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BlumShapiro Consulting, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295487817?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295732813?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BPro Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297301906?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buchanan &amp; Edwards, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295543018?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capital Legal Solutions LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295025449?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catapult Systems, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297357264?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ciracom Incorporated<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295569593?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClientTrack, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297396895?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COBAN Technologies, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297236899?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Codesmart, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295546780?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CorasWorks Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4296460101?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CyberTech Systems &amp; Software, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297755884?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Technologies, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295475268?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DynTek Services, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295533721?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EastBanc Technologies, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295958741?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GCOM Software Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4296728109?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genetec USA, Inc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4296501631?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">H3 Solutions Inc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295507208?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InfoReliance Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295812872?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Innovative Architects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4298989067?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intact Partners Inc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295501664?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Intergraph Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297806617?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JHC Technology, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295528632?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keylogic Systems Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295630146?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Konnech Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295495542?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Libera, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295486865?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lockheed Martin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295484174?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mid-America Consulting Group Inc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4299029961?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindcubed LLC.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4296462110?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motorola Solutions, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295558698?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NC4 Public Sector, LLC.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295522164?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NWN Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4296557471?id=searchResultxl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open Text Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295482624?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planet Technologies Inc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297199673?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planned Systems International, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295980968?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PluralSoft Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4296608930?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Hosts, Inc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295021962?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quest Information Systems, Inc<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295549432?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Questionmark Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295485702?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red River Computer Co., Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297557485?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ridgewood Technology Partners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295669508?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SADA Systems, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295579456?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sagitec Solutions, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295688822?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver Bullet Technology Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295488928?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tallan, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297082874?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TCG, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4298192819?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TechTrend, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4299513914?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tecodo, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295021752?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Computer Solution Company of Virginia, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297492231?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United Public Safety Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4299412090?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VieVu LLC.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295469893?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visionware<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4298869505?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vTech Solutions Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295560069?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windsor Solutions, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"specialized-partners-for-office-365-for-government\">Specialized partners for Office 365 for Government<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft partners offer a unique perspective on working in government, and they can walk you through the procurement process. Partners also know the security needs of government agencies and are well-versed in all government-specific procurement processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4297790960?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liftoff, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295482624?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planet Technologies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295025449?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catapult Systems, LLC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295669508?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SADA Systems, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295507208?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InfoReliance Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinpoint.microsoft.com\/en-us\/companies\/4295522164?id=searchResult\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NWN Corporation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-buy-microsoft-products-for-federal-government\">How to buy Microsoft products for federal government<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"finding-a-partner\">Finding a partner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"licensing-partners\">Licensing partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Licensing partners are ready to assist. Select a partner to guide you through the appropriate procurement process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#licensing-partners-for-state-and-local\">find a licensing partner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"solution-partners\">Solution partners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Solution partners are ready to deliver specialized experiences. Building on the Microsoft platform, they are ready to discuss tailoring your solution needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#licensing-solution-provider\">find a solution partner<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"government-solutions\">Government solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take advantage of Office 365 for Government, Azure for Government, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online for your government organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-want-help-with\">I want help with\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#procurement-the-path-to-purchase\">Procurement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#licensing-partners-for-state-and-local\">The licensing process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/new-cm-edgedigital.pages.dev\/en-us\/industry\/blog\/government\/2016\/06\/22\/how-to-buy-government\/\">Implementing a government-specific solution<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#office-365-for-government\">Implementing Office 365 for government<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#azure-for-government\">Implementing Azure for government<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#microsoft-dynamics-crm-online\">Implementing Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"procurement-the-path-to-purchase\">Procurement: The Path to Purchase<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying Microsoft products for a government agency usually involves going through a third-party organization that partners with Microsoft. These partners understand the Microsoft licensing options for government, and they can advise you on the most appropriate procurement process and help you get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-work-with-a-partner\">Why work with a partner?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with a Microsoft partner offers a number of benefits that can help you get up and running quickly\u2014and stay that way. By working with a partner that has the product experience to fit your needs, you may experience professional deployment and setup assistance to make your solutions come alive, as well as local training and on-site support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"partners\">Partners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft partners offer a unique perspective on working in government, and they can help you choose the solution that best fit your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#licensing-partners-for-state-and-local\">Licensing partners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#licensing-solution-provider\">Solution partners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Licensing partners, also called licensing solution provider (LSPs), are advisors in how to procure and manage Microsoft licensing. They understand the government marketplace, and they have a history of your purchases so they can work with what you have as a starting point for success. Talk with the person in your department who manages procurement to find out which license partner may be working with your agency. <a href=\"#licensing-partners-for-state-and-local\">Find a licensing partner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with Microsoft solution providers to build tailored solutions to real-world challenges for federal government agencies on Microsoft technology. Solution providers with proven expertise are awarded gold or silver competency. Check out the Partner Finder Tool to select with a partner with your preferred expertise. <a href=\"#licensing-solution-provider\">Find a partner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"office-365-for-government\">Office 365 for government<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provide users with familiar Office applications that are optimized for their devices, so they can do their best work wherever they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/new-cm-edgedigital.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/enterprise\/government-plans-and-pricing\">Compare Office 365 plans<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get hands-on experience with a free trial of Office 365 before making any investments, and give your teams the tools to get more done! The free 30-day trial enables you to explore the productivity platform designed for government agencies that want the flexibility to move to the cloud. <a href=\"https:\/\/new-cm-edgedigital.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/enterprise\/government-plans-and-pricing\">Try Office 365 now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to buy? Once you have activated your Office 365 trial, you may also purchase the service directly within the trial experience.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/new-cm-edgedigital.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/enterprise\/government-plans-and-pricing\">Get started with Office 365<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need assistance in implementing Office 365? A set of partners are ready to work with you to deliver the Office 365 for Government experience to ensure your success. These solution partners offer a smooth, quick procurement process for Office 365 for Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#licensing-solution-provider\">Find a solution partner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#licensing-partners-for-state-and-local\">Find a licensing partner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Office 365 U.S. Government plans are designed for the unique needs of U.S. government organizations. Find the option that\u2019s right for you.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/new-cm-edgedigital.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/enterprise\/government-plans-and-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Compare Office 365 plans now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"azure-for-government\">Azure for government<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Azure Government is a government-community cloud that offers hyperscale compute, storage, networking, and identity management services, with world-class security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usgovintake.embark.microsoft.com\/\">Try Azure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-in\/explore\/global-infrastructure\/government\/how-to-buy\/\">Buy Azure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get hands-on experience with a free trial of Azure Government before making any investments. With this trial, you can take advantage of hyperscale compute, storage, networking, and identity management services for 90 days. The trial includes monthly resources you can spend on all Azure Government services.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usgovintake.embark.microsoft.com\/\">Try Azure now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Microsoft partner is ready to get you started in the cloud. Choose from a set of partners that have competencies to deliver Azure for Government, so they will be able to bring expertise in providing deployment and setup assistance, local training, on-site support, and a range of additional services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#licensing-solution-provider\">Find a solution partner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#licensing-partners-for-state-and-local\">Find a licensing partner<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"microsoft-dynamics-crm-online\">Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Efficiency, tracking, analysis: Microsoft Dynamics CRM has far-reaching benefits for government organizations. Find examples and resources about how Microsoft solution partners can help you use this tool to meet government-specific challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/new-cm-edgedigital.pages.dev\/en-us\/federal\/dynamics-365\">Try Dynamics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/appsource.microsoft.com\/en-us\/?industry=government\">AppSource<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Get hands-on experience with a free trial of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online and see how the built-in workflow can enable process-based government functions. Once you receive your trial, you\u2019ll receive a set of templates to download and get started.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/new-cm-edgedigital.pages.dev\/en-us\/federal\/dynamics-365\">Try Dynamics now<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Microsoft partner is ready to get you started. Federal government organizations can purchase Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online through volume licensing. 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