Strategic Sourcing and Acquisition Services

A Division of Administration and Finance

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Strategic Sourcing and Acquisition Services strives to provide excellent customer service through the procurement of quality goods and services for the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) community. Through the competitive procurement process, we look to develop strategic and diverse supplier business relationships and implement cost-effective contracts that produce significant savings and value to the University.

Strategic Sourcing and Acquisition Services (SSAS) is UMBs procurement office for general goods and services. If you have questions for Construction and Facilities Strategic Acquisitions (CFSA), which is UMBs procurement office for construction-related procurement, please visit the CFSA website

NOTICES

Notice to UMB departments and suppliers:

Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is required when fully identifiable protected health information (PHI) is being shared with another party. 

Guidelines for HIPAA Business Associate Agreements

Notice to Suppliers:

Fraudulent Purchase Order Scams

Socially Responsible Purchasing