RFXPREMIER® ANNOUNCES SUPPLIER CONTRACT AWARDS FOR DATA COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PORTFOLIO

Arizona – RFxPremier is pleased to announce the awards for the Data Communications Products and Services portfolio being led by the State of Montana. The following suppliers have been awarded under RFP #SPB-RFP-2025-0563LS:

• Arista Networks
• Palo Alto Networks
• Ciena, Inc.
• Extreme Networks, Inc.
• International Business Machines Corporation
• Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions, Inc.
• Akamai Technologies
• i-PRO Americas, Inc.
• Ruckus Wireless LLC
• Fortinet
• Unify Inc.
• Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Company
• Juniper Networks (US) Inc.
• Cisco Systems, Inc.

The State of Montana and RFxPremier are excited to begin contract negotiations with all awarded suppliers. The most recent information about the resulting Master Agreements will be found on RFxPremier.org as the agreements are executed. RFxPremier is excited to assist in connecting all of our members through the technologies that will be available under the portfolio.

For more details on the Data Communications Products and Services portfolio and how to use these Master Agreements, visit www.rfxpremier.org.

About the Procurement Professionals Alliance®: The Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the procurement profession through collaboration, education, and innovation. Launched in August 2025, PPA unites procurement professionals nationwide under the principle “Elevating the Industry. Unifying the Profession.” Through its commitment to integrity, collaboration, and continuous growth, PPA empowers professionals to shape a more connected, knowledgeable, and empowered industry that honors its heritage while forging a bold future. Membership is open to all procurement professionals and stakeholders. For more information, visit www.joinppa.org.

About RFxPremier®: RFxPremier is a new cooperative contracting organization dedicated to promoting procurement excellence and delivering outstanding value. Committed to enhancing transparency and collaboration, RFxPremier fosters meaningful connections between buyers and suppliers, driving efficiency and innovation in the procurement landscape, while empowering organizations of all sizes to make informed decisions and achieve their procurement goals effectively. RFxPremier works collaboratively with NASPO ValuePoint, the cooperative contracting division of NASPO, who was the catalyst for RFxPremier’s formation. Learn more at rfxpremier.org.

Media Contact:

Brice Fiske, Interim Deputy Chief Cooperative Procurement Officer
Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA)
[email protected]