Portable Computer Systems Designated As Reseller for Panasonic Award
10/16/2007
- Denver, Colorado
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Competitively Solicited and Awarded by City of Tucson, AZ
Made Available to Public and Non-Profit Agencies Nationwide via National IPA
GOLDEN, CO – Portable Computer Systems, Inc. (PCS), a leading reseller of mobile data applications and wireless products, has been designated as one of four TP3 Panasonic resellers to use the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) Contract to sell Panasonic Toughbooks, tablets, accessories, and service. The cooperative purchasing agreement was awarded by City of Tucson, AZ (contract #073103-01) and is being made available to public agencies nationwide. Eligible public agencies include county government, city/local government, public school systems, public higher education, agencies for public benefit and nonprofits.
National IPA was established through a collaborative effort of public agencies across the United States with the specific purpose of reducing procurement costs by leveraging group volume. National IPA aggregates purchasing volume of participating public agencies across the country in order to receive larger volume discounts from suppliers. This is an optional use program with no minimum volume requirements.
Kathy Pakkebier, President of Portable Computer Systems says, "By being in the National IPA program, PCS now can offer our customers the ability to be part of a national pre-competitive contract for purchasing Panasonic laptops and accessories. Our customers will be able to utilize this to complete or enhance their mobile data projects. We are excited to be in the program and look forward to its future growth."
The contract covers the complete line of Panasonic products and accessories, as well as specific third party products that PCS offers. The third party products available on the contract includes all manner of mobile data products including antennas, docking and mounting equipment, as well as PCS installation services and on-site service contracts. For additional information on the contract or to order, please contact Kathleen Pakkebier at 888-836-7841 and reference National IPA Contract #073103-01.
About PCS
PCS’s team of trained professionals provide mobile solutions for everyone from large businesses who require total fleet installation and implementation of high-speed "hot spots," to single users who rely on blazing-fast wireless modems. In order to meet various customer requirements, PCS provides the highest quality products at competitive prices such as the Panasonic Toughbook series of rugged laptops, Xplore rugged tablets, Intermec handheld devices, Gamber Johnson, LEDCO, NetMotion Wireless and more. In addition to the National IPA contract, PCS also holds a GSA Schedule #70, a CMAS contract for Panasonic Toughbook laptops and the Texas DIR contract. Contact us today at 888-836-7841 or visit www.portablecomputersystems.com to learn more.
About National IPA
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) works with public and non-profit agencies, who as Principal Procurement Agencies competitively solicit national contracts for aggregated use. National IPA aggregates purchasing volume of participating public agencies across the country in order to receive larger volume discounts from suppliers. This cooperative strategy offers lower costs, plus time and resource savings, to participating agencies. For more information, visit http://www.nationalipa.org.