Suppliers

Requirement Any Federal Contract in excess of $700,000 must include a Small Business Plan unless exempt due to the of nature of the contract and as specified in the contract. Click on the “Basics of a Subcontracting Plan” developed by the DoD which includes FAR references, regarding: Regulatory Requirements… Read More

In April 1995, Vanderbilt University formalized a supplier diversity initiative by establishing a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP). Since that time, Vanderbilt has committed to incorporating supplier diversity into the fabric of the university supply chain with the principle mission to empower departments to provide equal access to business opportunities for… Read More

Purchasing Services is responsible for overseeing the commercial relationships between Vanderbilt University and our suppliers and insuring that all aspects of our relationships are held to the highest ethical and professional standards. Our suppliers contribute significantly to the ongoing success of Vanderbilt University and we in turn actively support our… Read More

Vanderbilt’s standard payment terms were changed to Net 45 days in January 2009 and we must abide by those terms. We do however have some alternatives for suppliers that require shorter payment terms. Suppliers who accept credit cards can be paid on our One Card payment card vs check request. Suppliers… Read More