New Tech Solutions Awarded Equalis Group Cooperative Contract, Expanding Public Sector Access to Enterprise IT Solutions
Fremont, CA, March 16, 2026 – New Tech Solutions announced that it has been awarded a cooperative purchasing contract with Equalis Group, providing public sector organizations with streamlined access to enterprise IT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions through a competitively solicited and publicly compliant contract vehicle.
Awarded through Region 10 Education Service Center (ESC), the contract is effective through February 28, 2029, with renewal options through February 28, 2031. The agreement enables Equalis Group members to simplify procurement, reduce administrative effort, and access competitively priced technology solutions that meet public purchasing requirements.
Through the contract, Equalis Group members can procure a broad range of enterprise technology offerings from New Tech Solutions, including cloud and private cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, data storage and management, IT hardware and infrastructure, Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), enterprise software, and virtualization technologies.
“Being awarded an Equalis Group contract is an important milestone for New Tech Solutions and strengthens our ability to support state, local, and education agencies,” said Eric Hardy, Vice President of SLED Sales at New Tech Solutions. “Public sector organizations need technology partners that can help them move quickly while meeting procurement and security requirements. This contract makes it easier for agencies to access scalable, secure solutions that support critical operations and long-term modernization goals.”
By leveraging the Equalis Group contract, members can avoid the time and expense associated with issuing separate solicitations while maintaining procurement compliance. The contract provides a ready-to-use purchasing pathway that helps agencies focus on mission outcomes, technology modernization, and operational resilience.
Additional information about New Tech Solutions and its Equalis Group contract is available at: https://equalisgroup.org/new-tech-solutions/
About New Tech Solutions
Founded in 1997, New Tech Solutions (NTS) is a minority-owned small business and trusted IT systems integrator delivering enterprise IT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions to public sector and enterprise clients. Serving Federal, State, Local, and Education (SLED) markets, NTS helps organizations modernize infrastructure, strengthen security, and support mission‑critical operations through scalable, innovative technologies.
Consistently ranked among the Top 100 Public Sector IT Contractors by Washington Technology, NTS delivers advanced capabilities across AI, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity to accelerate digital transformation and drive sustainable growth.
Our commitment to quality and excellence is reflected in our CMMI‑SVC Level 3 service delivery practices and adherence to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 standards—ensuring secure, reliable, and high‑performing solutions for our clients.
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About Equalis Group
Equalis Group is a national, member-driven cooperative purchasing organization that connects public sector agencies with vetted suppliers through competitively solicited contracts. Its cooperative purchasing model helps members save time, reduce costs, and achieve compliant procurement outcomes.
Learn more at https://www.equalisgroup.org
