As UCSF continues advancing its small business procurement and Anchor Institution Mission initiatives, a comparison of Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 supplier data enriched by Supplier.IO shows encouraging growth across several key supplier categories. Over the past year, UCSF's enriched supplier population grew by nearly eight percent, increasing from 2,987 identified suppliers in Q1 2025 to 3,224 in Q1 2026. Much of that growth came from small businesses, which increased by 248 suppliers (nine percent), providing even greater visibility into businesses that can support UCSF's procurement goals.Why This Matters Maintaining an accurate supplier database isn't simply about reporting; it creates new sourcing opportunities. As supplier information is refreshed over time, newly certified businesses and ownership changes become visible, helping procurement teams identify qualified suppliers that may have previously gone unnoticed. Key TakeawayBetween Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, UCSF expanded visibility into more than 230 additional small suppliers, strengthening the foundation for strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, and reporting initiatives across the organization.
Strategic Procurement Executive Director Andrew Clark reflects on another year of delivering value across UCSF.
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 $750Requisitions exceeding $750 will continue to route for Procurement Department Code (PDC) approvalCertain transactions will continue to require approval regardless of dollar amountWhat’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.
Instructions to transition document destruction services and accounts to Iron Mountain for safe, reliable document storage.
The Amazon Business punch-out catalog will transition to the MyMarketplace shopping experience.
Information about MyMarketplace in BearBuy.
This page contains training and resources to help UCSF campus users navigate MyMarketplace.
On June 3, the UCSF Office of Small Business, Office of Opportunity and Outreach, CLS, HR, Anchor Institution Mission Procurement team in CGR and Supply Chain Management held the second annual Supplier Connections Expo during Staff Resource Days at the William J. Rutter Center of the Mission Bay campus. More than 200 UCSF Health and Campus employees attended the event--along with members of the University of California Office of the President and San Francisco and Oakland chambers of commerce. The event established new connections and strengthened existing ones for both UCSF and our small business community. The event showcased 15 certified small-business suppliers of goods and services, along with 13 local caterers offering delicious tastings. Attendees enjoyed the face-to-face interaction with the businesses and gained greater insight into their offerings and services for future procurement opportunities. More than 20 prizes were donated by local companies, and UCSF partners were raffled off to lucky winners. Prizes included duffle bags, water bottles, wellness gift bags and pouches, candles, journals, gratitude banks, pens, and gift cards. We had raffle donations from UCOP, Office of Opportunity and Outreach, Facilities Services, Human Resources, AIM Procurement in CGR, Real Estate, small businesses I.D Me Promotions and Ellaprint. Thank you for your support! Aside from the tasty catered samples coordinated with our partner America To Go, Marliz Copado and her team of volunteers assembled small, local suppliers representing a variety of goods and services. Attendees gave great feedback and rated the event 4.9 stars (out of 5 possible stars). Strengthening ties with our community is an important Supply Chain effort that benefits all of UCSF. Thanks to everyone who attended or helped with the event execution.We encourage you to further explore the suppliers featured at our Supplier Connections Expo at SRD26 and connect with those whose products and services align with your department's needs. Every purchase with certified small and local business suppliers is an opportunity to advance UCSF's mission and community impact. View the supplier list here.
Beginning with tax year 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased the reporting threshold for Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC from $600 to $2,000. This change applies to qualifying non-employee compensation and miscellaneous payments.Some Supply Chain Management websites and training materials may still reference the prior $600 threshold while updates are being completed. Revisions are in progress to reflect the new IRS guidance. For additional information, refer to the resources below: IRS Publication 1099-MISC and 1099-NECIRS Publication 1099 webpage
Current travel advisories for UCSF travelers.
