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For U.S. State Agencies

Procurement professionals employed by U.S. state agencies and institutions that are either independent of a state central procurement jurisdiction, have received delegated procurement authority from the state central procurement jurisdiction, or have received delegated procurement authority by statute, as well as those employed by state-affiliated, not-for-profit higher education institutions, may apply. Applications of state agency employees are subject to approval of the Primary Member of the state in which the applicant is employed.

For U.S. Federal Agencies

At the invitation and discretion of the NASPO Board of Directors, associate membership may be available to employees of U.S. federal government agencies, departments, divisions or other organizational units that are charged with procurement functions and which, in the Board of Directors’ judgment, would reflect positively on the image of the association. Federal agencies may express interest through the application form, but must be invited to join.

Foreign Government Entities

Employees of foreign federal government entities that are charged with procurement functions and which, in the Board of Directors’ judgment, would reflect positively on the image of the association. Qualified foreign entities include governmental units comparable to a nation, state or province. Foreign government entities may express interest through the application form, but must be invited to join.