Overview

OST, Inc. is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Managed Service Provider for IT Staff Augmentation (MSP). OST facilitates the staff augmentation procurement process between State hiring managers and the nationwide PA MSP staffing network providers.

The PA ITSA Program, managed by OST, Inc., serves as a vital platform for streamlining IT staff augmentation services across the state. By leveraging a wide vendor community, OST helps ensure that agency needs are met efficiently and with the highest standards of quality. Our focus includes inclusion of SDB, VBE Vendors, transparency in process, and support via the VectorVMS platform. Whether you're a hiring manager seeking qualified professionals or a vendor aiming to participate in the program, our resources and dedicated support team are here to help you succeed.
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Contract Utilizations

State Agencies and COSTARS entities are eligible to utilize this contract. For more information on how to obtain resources through this program, send us an email to PAITSA-support@ostglobal.com

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Vendor Participation

Vendors must first be registered with Department of General Services(DGS) as a supplier in order to be eligible to join our MSP program. Preference is given to vendors who are certified by DGS as a small, diverse business (SDB) or a veteran-owned business (VBE). In order to obtain these DGS certifications, please visit Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion & Small Business Opportunities (BDISBO). Please contact PAITSA-support@ostglobal.com to request vendor registration information once you're already registered with DGS.

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Program Documents Available in VectorVMS

For your information, if you activate the “Attachments” widget on the VectorVMS dashboard, you will find a number of documents pertinent to the program. To activate, in the upper right corner of your dashboard is a “Configure Dashboard” icon; click on it, and drag “Client Attachments” down to the dashboard, then hit “Save and Close”. For questions on how to get started, email us at PAITSA-support@ostglobal.com.