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VPF Adds New Preferred Suppliers for Computing Equipment and Hardware

New Preferred Supplier Contracts VPF Strategic Sourcing is pleased to announce three new Preferred Supplier contracts for Computing Equipment and Hardware. CDW - VPF Strategic Sourcing is pleased to introduce CDW as a new Preferred Supplier for IT computing equipment and hardware (desktop computers, monitors, laptops, electronics) and other hardware…
Publication Date
4/24/2025
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B&H Photo: A New Preferred Supplier for Video, A/V Equipment and More

VPF Strategic Sourcing has added B&H Photo as a Preferred Supplier for a full range of audio and video needs. You can order all your photo/video/audio gear, A/V equipment including projectors, TVs, monitors, classroom technology, and more from their newly added punchout catalog on B2P. For more information on B&H…
Publication Date
7/25/2022
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VPF Announces Five New Preferred Suppliers for Temporary Staffing and Executive Search

The VPF Strategic Sourcing and Contracts team is pleased to announce five new Preferred Suppliers in the Temporary Staffing and Executive Search category. The team has also renewed contracts with four existing Preferred Suppliers. Preferred Suppliers are vetted through a formal sourcing process and offer negotiated pricing, terms, and conditions…
Publication Date
9/12/2024
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New Preferred Suppliers for promotional products: Spry, QRST, and Fresh Prints

The Strategic Sourcing team at VPF is pleased to announce the addition of Spry, QRST’s, and Fresh Prints to the roster of Preferred suppliers for promotional items. These three vendors offer a wide range of products, including apparel—some with exclusive apparel lines—and hundreds of promotional items at pre-negotiated pricing for…
Publication Date
9/22/2022
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A Local, Small Business Option for Office Supplies

Union Office Supply a small family-owned business based in Wilmington, is an MIT Preferred Supplier* for office supplies, offering next-day on-campus delivery, competitive prices, and special-order services. The Union Office punchout catalog is available on Buy-to-Pay and features a full range of office supplies and thousands of recycled and sustainable…
Publication Date
2/16/2023
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Stakeholders

VPF Strategic Sourcing has signed on three local companies— Access Tent, Christian Party Rental, and PEAK (formerly Peterson Party Center)—as MIT Preferred Suppliers for tent rentals and related event needs. “These three highly experienced suppliers offer more than just the tent over your head,” reports Pam O’Neil, VPF Senior Strategic…
Publication Date
9/27/2017
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Two Years and Counting

In 2018, MIT adopted the Uniform Guidance framework for its purchasing policy for all purchases made at the Institute. VPF implemented these Uniform Guidance procurement standards and introduced a new online Selection of Source form to document the steps taken when selecting a supplier for purchases exceeding $10,000. VPF’s buying…
Publication Date
10/1/2020
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Linde Gas and Equipment to Provide Packaged Gas Services to MIT

MIT has awarded a contract for packaged gas services to Linde Gas and Equipment effective July 1, 2023, following a formal request for proposal process conducted with community input by the Strategic Sourcing and Contracts team in the Office of the Vice President for Finance. As MIT’s Preferred supplier, Linde…
Publication Date
5/3/2023
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Update Your Image

If you need images for a website, social media post, print project, or event, you can hire a photographer, purchase images, or find a collection of MIT-owned images online. Check out the details below. Hire a Photographer VPF Strategic Sourcing has added Photography to the list of commodities of the…
Publication Date
12/19/2019
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Quick Guide to Sales Tax at MIT

MIT is exempt from paying sales tax in Massachusetts and 29 additional states in the U.S. If you are making a purchase from any of the states listed on the MIT Sales Tax Exemptions by State page, you can provide the supplier with a MIT’s tax-exempt number or a copy of MIT’s sales tax exemption certificate for that state to document MIT’s exemption.
Publication Date
4/7/2025
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