About Us

Mission

We provide acquisition expertise and support for our clients to obtain goods and services. We strive to meet our clients needs by providing highly responsive, quality services.

Client Service Commitment (PDF)

Value Proposition

We use our expertise and knowledge of best acquisition, contracting and material management practices, complex markets and supplier relationships, and external regulations to acquire the goods and services our clients need to accomplish their objectives.

We collaborate with our clients in assessing the risks associated with their acquisitions, and achieve a timely and cost effective outcome.

We set a high ethical standard for the conduct of University business, ensure a fair and open acquisition process, and strive to protect the best interests of the University of Washington.

We are recognized and appreciated by our colleagues for the value of our expertise and our client/customer relationships in acquiring the goods and services needed to support a premier public research University.