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Federal
State, Local & Education
Proven public sector technology for the communities that need it most.
State governments, municipalities, school districts, and universities face the same cyber threats as federal agencies, but rarely have the same budgets or expertise to defend against them. Norseman closes that gap. We bring federal caliber technology, security methodology, and engineering talent to organizations that serve communities, educate the next generation, and operate critical public infrastructure. The result is the resilience, capability, and security these institutions deserve but have often struggled to access.
Why Norseman
Why State, Local & Education teams choose Norseman
- Federal grade security and engineering offered at price points and procurement models that work for state, local, and education budgets.
- Contract vehicles including GSA MAS and the TIPS purchasing cooperative, which simplify acquisition for public sector buyers.
- An engineering team that understands the constraints of public institutions: legacy systems, limited staff, and diverse stakeholder requirements.
- Experience modernizing environments that other integrators find too complex or too small to prioritize.
Solutions
Key solutions for State, Local & Education
Cyber Resilience & Zero Trust
Cybersecurity programs designed for organizations with limited security staff: managed detection and response, email security, endpoint protection, and security awareness training.
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Network modernization, Wi-Fi infrastructure for campuses and public facilities, server consolidation, and storage solutions that extend the useful life of IT investments.
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Cloud migration for government services and educational platforms, hybrid architectures that balance capability with data residency requirements, and disaster recovery solutions.
Explore the practiceDigital Service Operations & AIOps
IT service management for organizations that need to do more with less: help desk automation, asset management, and operational visibility tools that multiply the effectiveness of small IT teams.
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Track record
Experience and impact
Our experience
- K-12 school district technology modernization programs including campus wide Wi-Fi, endpoint deployment, and cybersecurity implementation.
- State government data center consolidation and cloud migration, reducing infrastructure costs while improving service delivery to citizens.
- University research computing infrastructure deployments supporting AI, machine learning, and high performance computing workloads.
- Municipal cybersecurity programs addressing ransomware preparedness, incident response planning, and security hardening for public facing services.
- Education technology procurement and deployment through cooperative purchasing to get the most value from taxpayer funded budgets.
Impact we deliver
- Helped school districts deploy modern learning environments with secure, reliable technology infrastructure on constrained budgets.
- Improved state government IT security postures by bringing federal cybersecurity best practices to state agency environments.
- Reduced total cost of IT ownership for public institutions through consolidation, cloud optimization, and vendor management.
- Supported continuity of government and education services during disruptions by deploying resilient infrastructure and disaster recovery capabilities.
Looking ahead
Where we are focused next
AI for Public Services
Generative AI for citizen services: automated permit processing, intelligent constituent communication, and predictive resource allocation for public agencies.
K-12 Cybersecurity Mandates
Federal and state cybersecurity requirements for school districts are tightening. Norseman delivers compliance ready security programs that protect students and staff without overwhelming school IT departments.
Smart Infrastructure
Connected public infrastructure, including smart buildings, connected campuses, and intelligent transportation systems, secured with zero trust principles from day one.
How to buy
How State, Local & Education buyers work with us
Order through a contract vehicle you already use. Pick a vehicle below to request a quote, or see every option on the how to buy page.
Buying under an OEM's state contract? Many OEMs hold their own state and cooperative contracts. Ask us which ones we can support for your purchase.
GSA Multiple Award Schedule
Active- Contract number
- Contract GS-35F-334DA
- Who can order
- Federal agencies, plus state and local governments through GSA Cooperative Purchasing for IT
- Ordering period
- Contact us to confirm the ordering period
- Norseman contact
- Brandie Turpin, brandie.turpin@norseman.com
The Interlocal Purchasing System, Region 8 Education Service Center
National purchasing cooperative for education, government and nonprofit agencies. Membership is free.
Talk with our State, Local & Education team
Tell us about the mission and the timeline. We will bring the right engineers and the fastest contract path.