Strategic Sourcing
A VPF Business Unit that finds and sources the most appropriate suppliers of goods and services to met MIT's complex purchasing needs.
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Sole Source
An acquisition where, after a search, only one supplier is determined to be reasonably available for the required product, service or construction item.
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PDFW-9 Form
A blank W-9 Form for MIT suppliers.
Forms and Resources
- Buying and Paying
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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Buying and Paying
At VPF, we are eager to help you navigate the Institute’s shopping landscape and obtain the goods and services that make your DLCI’s operations productive and efficient. Call on us to help you comply with MIT policies and to leverage our purchasing tools and know-how.
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Business
A contractor, subcontractor, supplier, consultant, or provider of technical, administrative, or physical services organized as a sole proprietorship, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity formed for the purpose of doing business for profit.
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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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VPF Essentials
VPF uses these key platforms to enable the MIT community to conduct business and perform financial functions throughout the Institute.
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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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Strategic Sourcing
The VPF Strategic Sourcing team proactively addresses MIT’s complex purchasing needs, by finding and sourcing the most appropriate suppliers of goods and services. This helps DLCIs take a strategic approach when making purchasing decisions.
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