The Non-Catalog form can be used to order items that aren't available in a BearBuy catalog or punch-out.
Forms allow you the flexibility to order items from the supplier of your choice, rather than being limited to only UC agreement suppliers. To request to add a new supplier to BearBuy, read the Supplier Registration FAQs.
Note: You may be able to find product and pricing information on the supplier's website, but you may need to obtain a quote from the supplier before submitting your order in BearBuy.
Examples of Goods Commonly Ordered on the Non-Catalog Form:
- Dental Kits
- Lab Supplies
- Office Supplies
- Orthopedic Supplies
- Radioactive Goods/Chemicals
- Uniforms
- EndNote, VMWare, Red Hat software
- Single-user desktop software (non-cloud, not available from SHI)
Don't use the Non-Catalog Form to order the following:
- Capital Equipment (>$5,000)
- DEA Controlled Substances
- Cloud-based Software
- Services, i.e., cell phone/phone lines, gas deliveries, lab tests/diagnostics, laundry services, independent contractors, consultants, translators, etc.
Items typically ordered through a BearBuy Punch-out:
- Computers and Peripherals - order through Dell or CDW-G (for Apple products)
- Furniture - order through One Workplace
- Gift Cards - order through Amazon Business (or with P-Card)
- Software - order through SHI
Non-Catalog Form Instructions
1. Accessing BearBuy
2. Navigating to the Non-Catalog Form in BearBuy
3. Completing the Non-Catalog Form
4. Submitting the Non-Catalog Form in BearBuy
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add more than one Non-Catalog form to my cart?
How do I view the status of my order in BearBuy?
Can I edit a purchase order (PO)?
Last Revised: December 2022
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