ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY, New Online Procurement System used by UMMS ("Jaggaer BuyWays Event Portal")

The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) is utilizing a new online procurement system called the "Jaggaer BuyWays Event Portal" to post solicitations and other procurement notices for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including Worcester County. Vendors and consultants must register on the UMass Supplier Portal to download procurement files and submit bid responses to UMMS. There is no fee to register. UMMS encourages vendors and other interested parties to check the Jaggaer BuyWays Event Portal for opportunities and submit any questions about UMMS or Commonwealth Medicine (CWM) solicitations through the portal. The announcement provides the links to access the UMass Supplier Portal registration and the Jaggaer BuyWays Event Portal listing of UMMS solicitations, as well as the contact information for a CWM procurement representative, Nora Fish, for any general inquiries.

This announcement is applicable to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Worcester County, but does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The announcement also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements, or possible award values or budget ranges.