State & Local Use of GSA Schedule 70 for IT Purchasing, 2012

State, local, and educational purchasing of IT goods and services via GSA Schedule 70 is expected to grow from $690 million to $1.65 billion between 2011 and 2016.

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• The schedule will enjoy a 19.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the 2011 to 2016 period and will be the vehicle of choice for approximately 2.8% of total state and local IT spending throughout.
• 577 GSA Schedule 70 contract holders used the vehicle to sell technology products and services to state and local governments in FY 2011. This is up from 557 in FY 2010.
• Top 10 suppliers represent more than 68% of S&L Schedule 70 purchases.*
• 42 states (including their localities and public school districts) and the District of Columbia enjoy some eligibility to utilize the schedule.