HLS06–Homeland Security, Public Safety, and Traffic Safety Supplies: The HLS06 Statewide Contract (SWC) was formed by adopting the results of a nationally scaled and competitive bidding process managed by Sourcewell cooperative, which was formerly National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA). The adoption of this contract allows buyers on HLS06 to shop between two nationally priced catalogs that cover a large cross-section of public safety and emergency response products, including drones.
This SWC includes, but is not limited to the following: 

• Air filtration
• Air purifying respirators (APR)
• Anti-vibration design and devices
• Arborist tools
• Arc flash gloves
• Arc flash protection
• Back support
• Ballistic protection
• Banded earplugs
• Batteries and lighting accessories
• Boot covers
• Chemical protective clothing
• Cut resistant gloves
• Full face mask respirators
• General work gloves
• Hardhats
• Immersion suits
• Inflatable boats
• Insect repellant
• Law enforcement clothing
• Lockout devices
• Lotions
• Matting and ergonomics
• Mobile air carts
• Ointments
• Remote area lighting system
• Respirator fit testing
• Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Tubes
• Turnout gear  

Note: This contract may be used to procure the goods or services described in this user guide at any dollar amount. Any limitations, including for procurements involving construction, are outlined in this Contract User Guide.
For the Master Contract Record, refer to the HLS06 Master Contract Record.

Benefits and Cost Savings

Statewide Contracts are an easy way to obtain benefits for your organization by: 

• Leveraging the Commonwealth’s buying power
• Simplifying the solicitation process
• Providing contracting expertise
• Enhancing vendor relationships through proactive management and oversight
• Offering competitive pricing
• Offering Prompt Payment Discounts (PPD), which is a percentage discount given to the buyer if the invoice is paid within a specified time, in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Bill Paying Policy

This contract includes six (6) categories of products listed as follows:  

• Category 1: Homeland Security
• Category 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Category 3: Public Safety
• Category 4: Public Works/Traffic Safety Supplies
• Category 5: Safety Apparel
• Category 6: Other related needs
  

The items identified below cannot be purchased under this contract:

• Firearms, ammunitions, less than lethal munitions, tasers, and related training products, services, and accessories for these items
• All vehicles including, but not limited to, fire trucks, police vehicles, ambulances, and boats
• Public safety broadband and long-term evolution (LTE) only communications equipment and services. The Statewide Contract for this is ITT72.
• Public safety equipment, supplies, services, and repairs. Please refer to PSE01.
• Clothing, uniforms, footwear, accessories, personal care products, and bedding. Please refer to CLT09.
• Maintenance, repair, and operations. Please refer to the Facility Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Contract User Guides. 
• Medical commodities. Please refer to HSP44.
• Laboratory supplies and equipment. Please refer to HSP45.
  

The following is a complete list of the types of organizations generally allowed to use the Operational Service Division’s (OSD's) Statewide Contracts (SWCs). Some SWCs may be open to additional organizations, and some are more restricted in usage.

• Cities, towns, districts, counties, and other political subdivisions
• Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Branches, including all departments and elected offices therein
• Independent public authorities, commissions, and quasi-public agencies
• Local public libraries, public school districts, and charter schools
• Public hospitals owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Public institutions of higher education
• Public purchasing cooperatives
• Non-profit, UFR-certified organizations that are doing business with the Commonwealth
• Other states and territories and their cities, towns, districts, counties, other political subdivisions, and public institutions of higher education without prior approval from the State Purchasing Agent 
• Other entities when designated in writing by the State Purchasing Agent
  

The pricing options are outlined as follows:

• Safeware, Inc. 41% discount from Catalog List Pricing (CLP)
• Grainger, Inc. 12% discount from Customer-Specific Pricing (CSP)

If a vendor does not have a manufacturer listed on their PunchOut, the vendor must contact the Category Manager(s) (Sonia Castro or Tina Sang) to get the manufacturer added before they can sell their products on HLS06. 

Purchases made through this contract will be direct, outright purchases.

This contract provides for the following methods of purchase:

• G2B Punchout: Buyers may purchase directly from the vendor’s e-commerce site using the Government to Business (G2B) functionality in COMMBUYS. 
  • A COMMBUYS punchout provides the ability to purchase directly from the website of certain sellers (vendors). 
  • Buyers can “punch out” to a seller’s online shopping website to search for and choose the desired items.
  • Once the items are selected and checked out, the system transfers these items to COMMBUYS to complete a release requisition.
  • Refer to the Vendor List and Information section for the G2B PunchOut-enabled vendors and their associated PunchOut navigation guides (the navigation guides are available via the link under the COMMBUYS Catalog Punch Out Available section, under Agency Attachments in COMMBUYS).
  • Refer to the How to Purchase from a COMMBUYS G2B Punchout job aid for more details.

COMMBUYS is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' e-procurement platform, serving as a central marketplace for state agencies and other Eligible Entities to procure goods and services, connecting government buyers and businesses. It aims to streamline the purchasing process, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the procurement process.

For Executive Agencies, COMMBUYS is required. Per 801 CMR 21.00, Executive Agencies must use established Statewide Contracts (SWCs) for the purchase of products and services. To set up a COMMBUYS buyer account or to update an existing agency account, the buyers must contact the COMMBUYS Help Desk at: 888-627-8283 or OSDhelpdesk@mass.gov.

While COMMBUYS use is not mandated for Non-Executive Agencies and other Eligible Entities, it is highly recommended to streamline the procurement process and assist buyers in making informed purchasing choices. Eligible entities should follow their internal guidelines for COMMBUYS use.

COMMBUYS is the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' e-procurement platform, serving as a central marketplace for state agencies and other Eligible Entities to procure goods and services, connecting government buyers and businesses. It aims to streamline the purchasing process, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the procurement process.

For Executive Agencies, COMMBUYS is required. Per 801 CMR 21.00, Executive Agencies must use established Statewide Contracts (SWCs) for the purchase of products and services. To set up a COMMBUYS buyer account or to update an existing agency account, the buyers must contact the COMMBUYS Help Desk at: 888-627-8283 or OSDhelpdesk@mass.gov.

While COMMBUYS use is not mandated for Non-Executive Agencies and other Eligible Entities, it is highly recommended to streamline the procurement process and assist buyers in making informed purchasing choices. Eligible entities should follow their internal guidelines for COMMBUYS use.

Buyers can view contract documents on COMMBUYS without requiring a COMMBUYS account or logging in.  
To find contract documents in COMMBUYS, follow these steps:

1. On the COMMBUYS home page, enter HLS06 in the search tool and select Blankets from the drop-down list.
2. Select the Search icon. The related Master Blanket Purchase Orders (MBPOs) information opens in a table format. 
3. To view the associated contract documents, under the Blanket # column, select the applicable Purchase Order (PO) link. MBPO opens for the selected PO and the attachments can be found in the Agency Attachments or Vendor Attachments section. 

If applicable, to find vendor-specific documents, view the links to the individual vendor MBPOs on the Vendor Information page, and follow these steps:

1. On the Vendor Information page, select the applicable Purchase Order (PO) link. The Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO) opens for the selected PO.
2. If applicable, on the MBPO, scroll down to the Vendor Attachments section to find the vendor-specific documents.
3. To view, select the desired document link.

Please refer to the following guidelines:

• Executive Departments must use diverse and small businesses to the extent possible based on contract terms, Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), and departmental policies, laws, and regulations.
• The Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) applies to small procurements ($250,000 or below annually), while the Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) applies to large procurements (over $250,000 annually). Executive Departments must consider these requirements when soliciting quotes or issuing Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Operational Services Division (OSD) provides a list of SDO businesses through the Statewide Contract Index. Refer to the Programs (SDP and SBPP) tab on the index (scroll to view the tab).

• In cases where all other factors are equal, and particularly when adhering to a best value approach, the department will favor the vendor with stronger SDP commitment.
• For more information, refer to Best Value Evaluation of SDP Plan Forms: A Guide for Strategic Sourcing Teams.
• Vendor SDP commitment percentages may be found on the Vendor List table.

• If available, departments must notify at least two certified small businesses capable of providing the product or service. Bids received from SBPP-participating small businesses must be evaluated, and if one meets the department’s best value criteria, the contract must be awarded to that vendor.
• For more information, refer to Best Value Evaluation of Responses to Small Procurements: A Guide for Strategic Sourcing Teams.
• Vendor SBPP Certification status can be found on the Vendor List table.

A Volume Discount is provided to the buyer if a certain volume of product or service is purchased.

Note: Vendor discounts are detailed in the Vendor List table and the price files within each vendor's Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO) or Master Contract Record MBPO.

Vendors on this contract may be required to provide products or services in cases of statewide emergencies. The 801 CMR 21.05(3) defines emergency for procurement purposes. Visit the Emergency Response Supplies, Services and Equipment Contact Information for Statewide Contracts list for emergency services related to this contract.

Vendors' performance is measured by several factors, including the following:

• Buyers provide actionable feedback on vendors for this contract to optimize performance through the Procurated platform. On the Procurated website, click "Search for a Massachusetts Vendor to Review", then search for the vendor by name and select them from the list. Once you enter your professional email address, you will be forwarded to the review screen.
• Buyers are encouraged to reach out to the Category Manager(s) (Sonia Castro or Tina Sang) if vendors are not meeting their contractual obligations and buyers may be surveyed for vendor performance feedback.
• Vendors will be evaluated on their current performance and may be asked to work with the Commonwealth toward improvement.
• Vendors must meet all contractual requirements throughout the life of the contract, including requirements for timely and accurate report submission, to remain in good standing under the contract.
  

For general procurement guidelines and best practices, follow these recommendations:

• Buyers should inform vendors to reference Statewide Contract HLS06 on all quotes and invoices.
• No prepayment should be made for products not yet delivered or services not yet rendered.
• No sales tax should be applied to invoices.
• No fees or surcharges (including travel, fuel, delivery) should be applied to invoices.
• Special order fees must be agreed upon by both parties upfront.
• Payments for products or services provided must be paid within 45 days per Massachusetts Bill Payment Policy, or sooner if applying Prompt Payment Discount.
• Buyers are not required to sign additional agreements with vendors that conflict with the Request for Response (RFR) Terms and Conditions. Contact the Category Manager(s) (Sonia Castro or Tina Sang) for guidance. 
• Vendors must notify buyers of product substitutions.

HLS06 is designed to respond to all niches of public safety. If a buyer is looking for a product that is not currently available in HLS06, then refer to the following guidelines:

• If a product a buyer is looking for is not in the current selection, please call, or email the vendor directly to inquire. 
• If a buyer desires a product or manufacturer that is not currently available on HLS06, there is the possibility that it can be added to the contract. All new additions to the contract are subject to approval of the awarding cooperative contract and subsequent approval by Operational Services Division (OSD). 
• If you have any questions about whether the product meets the scope of the HLS06 contract, please contact the Category Manager (Sonia Castro or Tina Sang).
  

It is recommended to choose environmentally preferable products on this contract that: 

• Use safer disinfectants which may be found on the FAC118: Environmentally Preferable Cleaning Products, Programs, Equipment and Supplies contract.
• Contain recycled content.
• Are reusable, refurbished, or rechargeable.
• Contain light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
• Are free from polyfluoroalkyl alkyl substances (PFAS).
  

Learn More

Explore the Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) Procurement Program and discover detailed guidance in the EPP Products and Services Guide.

When placing orders with a vendor, MOSAIC users must reference the contract ID number HLS06* in the Agreement ID field in MOSAIC for encumbrances related to purchases from Statewide Contracts. Please address all inquiries regarding MOSAIC technical support and job aids by emailing the Comptroller Help Desk or by calling 617-973-2468. 

*The asterisk is required when referencing the contract in the Massachusetts Management Accounting Reporting System (MOSAIC).