NASPO ValuePoint® announces the award of NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreements for Child Safety Seats to two suppliers. These competitively solicited contracts awarded by the Lead State™ of New Jersey will allow state and local governments to continue to purchase essential child safety seats and accessories that support efforts to create safer communities.

The awarded suppliers are:

• Child Source
• Longhouse Inventory Solutions

The Child Safety Seats portfolio includes five categories:

• Category One: Forward Facing Seats
• Category Two: Rear Facing Only
• Category Three: Booster Seats
• Category Four: Special Needs
• Category Five: Additional/Optional offerings

The re-solicitation of this portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting our youngest and most vulnerable citizens by providing public agencies nationwide with access to a broader range of high-quality, federally compliant child safety seats. These trusted, reliable products will address diverse needs, enhance child safety standards, and empower agencies to serve their communities better.

“The safety of children in transit is a critical concern for many of our participating entities,” said Josh Descoteaux, Cooperative Portfolio Manager at NASPO ValuePoint. “These new agreements not only provide access to quality safety products but also offer innovative solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of families and caregivers. We’re proud to facilitate partnerships that prioritize child safety and support the important work of public agencies serving children and families.”

The Master Agreements for the Child Safety Seats portfolio is effective as of May 1, 2025 through the Lead State of New Jersey. Please note that the current Child Safety Seats contract is set to expire on April 30, 2025. Contracts are available for use by state governments, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions, the District of Columbia, territories of the United States, and other eligible entities, but are subject to approval by the State Chief Procurement Official and in compliance with local statutory and regulatory provisions.

For more details on the Child Safety Seats portfolio and how to use these master agreements, visit www.naspovaluepoint.org.

About the National Association of State Procurement Officials (“NASPO”): NASPO® is a non–profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the chief procurement official of each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through the promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. Learn more at www.naspo.org.

About NASPO ValuePoint: NASPO ValuePoint® is the cooperative purchasing division of NASPO, facilitating cooperative public procurement solicitations using a Lead State Model™. NASPO ValuePoint aggregates the demand of all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the US territories, their political subdivisions, and other eligible entities, spurring innovation and competition in the marketplace. NASPO ValuePoint delivers best-value, reliable, and competitively sourced cooperative contracts—offering public entities outstanding pricing, favorable terms and conditions, and value-added services. Learn more at www.naspovaluepoint.org.

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Media Contact:
Kate Davila, Director of Marketing and Communications
NASPO
kdavila@naspo.org