Effective July 1, 2026, UCSF Supply Chain Management will increase the BearBuy requisition auto-issue threshold from $500 to $750. 

Today, requisitions submitted by Requesters that are $500 or less are automatically issued unless they meet other approval requirements. Beginning July 1, requisitions up to $750 will be eligible for auto-issue, helping reduce unnecessary approval workload and streamline the purchasing process. 

What’s changing? 

• The Requester requisition limit will increase from $500 to $750
• Requisitions exceeding $750 will continue to route for Procurement Department Code (PDC) approval
• Certain transactions will continue to require approval regardless of dollar amount

What’s not changing? 

This change applies only to BearBuy requisitions. Other transaction types, including the use of the Payment Request form types, Facility Rental form, etc. may still require approval regardless of the transaction amount. 

This update reflects changes in purchasing volumes and pricing while maintaining appropriate procurement controls. 

Questions about the new threshold or approval requirements? Contact the SCM Response Team.