North Carolina agencies represent a large, diverse, and dynamic market for technology suppliers.
So, it is not uncommon for vendors to reach out to procurement specialists via email hoping to share products, showcase services, and gain early insight into upcoming opportunities.
To allow vendors a fair and equal opportunity to compete for statewide business, North Carolina uses a transparent, structured procurement process that can be explained to vendors.
Instead of relying on direct outreach, vendors can access several established resources to discover opportunities, understand requirements, and participate in the competitive procurement process.
To help you when vendors reach out directly, we have developed a clear and friendly email template you can use to clarify your role in the procurement process and to direct vendors to the relevant resources.
Find the email template here.