ARINC Is Listed on Western States' Contract Vehicle for CISCO Products

Annapolis, Maryland—ARINC Incorporated today announced it has been listed on the Data Communications Master Agreement of the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA). The WSCA contract provides a streamlined vehicle for government agencies in more than 14 western states to purchase needed products and services without going through lengthy procurement cycles.

The WSCA Data Communications Master Agreement is established and maintained by the State of Utah. Eligible government customers can make purchases by simply executing an addendum to the contract.

“ARINC’s listing on the WSCA vehicle means many government-related customers now have an efficient way to procure the entire suite of Cisco networking communications products and services through ARINC, along with ARINC’s integration and management expertise on their advanced projects,” stated Marvin Ingram, ARINC Senior Director, Public & Enterprise Systems.

“ARINC's work with Cisco demonstrates their depth of expertise in communications interoperability, physical security, wireless networking, and unified communications. This can be of considerable value to Cisco customers in the marketplace,” stated Greg Semler, Cisco Regional Account Manager.

Public sector customers can now procure the entire suite of Cisco networking communications products and services from ARINC to simplify IT-related purchasing.

The Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) is an alliance among 15 western states that establishes cooperative buying vehicles for public sector purchasers within those states. The resulting multistate cooperative contracts are open to use by all state purchasers, as well as local governments, K-12 educational institutions, and public colleges and universities within those states.

Other public sector state and local government entities are eligible to use WSCA contracts with the permission of WSCA. Members of the Alliance are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The State of Utah established the Cisco WSCA Data Communications Master Agreement as the WSCA Lead State on behalf of all WSCA member states.

ARINC Incorporated, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, provides communications, engineering and integration solutions for commercial, defense and government customers worldwide. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland with regional headquarters in London and Singapore, ARINC is ISO 9001certified. 

Release: 08-049

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