Our Security Software is fully procured through PEPPM/KCSOS, the nation’s oldest national purchasing cooperative, serving education agencies and public-sector government agencies across the United States.

Being Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) compliant means:

· No formal bidding required – agencies can purchase immediately and confidently.

· Purchasing is fully compliant with federal grant requirements, protecting agencies from delays, challenges, or audit concerns.

· Pre-competed, pre-negotiated contracts streamline acquisition and eliminate the burden of writing or managing an RFP.

Why PEPPM/KCSOS Matters

PEPPM/KCSOS has continuously operated since 1982, leveraging its legal authority to competitively solicit bids for technology products and award shareable purchasing contracts for:

· Schools and universities

· Cities and counties

· Public agencies and special districts nationwide

Both lead agencies—Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) in California and Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) in Pennsylvania—conduct formal RFB processes that meet each state’s bidding laws. These competitively awarded contracts are then extended nationally, giving agencies across the U.S. legal access to the awarded pricing.

A Record of Trust and Compliance

· Zero known audit exceptions in the cooperative’s history

· Fully vetted suppliers

· Purchasing pathways built to withstand legal, financial, and audit scrutiny

· Proven track record across thousands of public agencies nationwide

Key Advantages for Your Agency

· Simplified Purchasing — compliant, immediate, and hassle-free

· Expedited Procurement — eliminate months of RFP writing, advertising, and evaluation

· Completely Vetted Supplier — products and technology undergo full competitive review

· Collective Buying Power — benefit from nationally leveraged pricing and terms