Helium Shortage – Airgas Implements Force Majeure

Posted on April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 by Procurement

Airgas, has declared a force majeure on helium shipments due to production suspensions resulting from the Iran war. Healthcare and other industries will be prioritized. Procurement is meeting w/Airgas this coming week to understand the allocations we will face under the force majeure. All helium orders will be reviewed by Airgas before processing to ensure our allocation will meet the demand. Reach out to Procurement’s Research Team for more information (https://procurement.uconn.edu/ubs-staff-directory-2/#staffpurc).

New Campus-wide Print Solution

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 by Procurement

The University is implementing a campus-wide print solution to improve the simplicity and security of print release functionality.

As part of this initiative, UConn is working toward a standardized fleet of print equipment. This will allow for more consistent and efficient support and help reduce long-term costs for departments by centralizing purchasing and maintenance.

Submit a printer purchase request: s.uconn.edu/newprinterrequest

For more information about UConn’s UPrint program: kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/26928676873/UPrint

FY27 Blanket Orders and Requisitions

Posted on February 4, 2026February 5, 2026 by Procurement

HuskyBuy, on February 9 will be ready for submission of new requisitions and blanket PO requests for FY27. These orders will be released on the last day of the Fiscal Year, Tuesday, 6/30. For Blanket Orders you can create a new requisition by navigating to the HuskyBuy shopping home page and select the Non-Catalog Blanket Order form.

Please be cognizant of lead times for the procurement of various goods and services. Software and cloud services renewals typically require IT Security review and may contain terms and conditions that will take the University some time to negotiate with the Supplier. We highly recommend these renewals be quoted and submitted ASAP.

Please also be aware, it is important to decide upfront if you will need quantity or non-quantity, specifically in regard to invoicing. If you know ahead of time you will have multiple invoices to pay against your PO, you should make sure to setup your PO as one of the following:

Blanket Order (All Blanket Orders are considered non-quantity by default.)
Non Quantity
Quantity order with enough quantities listed to cover the number of invoices posted and funds to cover the costs
When in doubt about having multiple invoices make sure to use non-quantity.

Reminder:

A reminder regarding this process will be sent in March and will include any new updates, such as other end of year 2026 fiscal deadlines that may impact procurement activities

Important Resources:

University Stationery Announcement

Posted on February 3, 2026March 18, 2026 by Procurement

As of December 31, 2025, the AlphaGraphics contract has expired. Please complete this form https://uconnucomm.wufoo.com/forms/stationery-request-form to process University stationery. If you have any further questions reach out to Christine Vasington christine.vasington@uconn.edu.

Updated Federal Fund Threshold

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Procurement

The Federal Government has recently updated its Simplified Acquisition threshold required for a public bid from $250,000 to $350,000. Accordingly, we have made changes to HuskyBuy and our various websites and resources to reflect this change.

In practice, it allows three quotes to be obtained for Suppliers funded by Sponsored Programs initiatives for purchases between $25,000 and $350,000, instead of $25,000 to $250,000.

Please contact Procurement with any questions regarding this change.

ProCard Software Pre-Review Process Now in Kuali Build

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Procurement

In July 2023, Procurement introduced an exception review process in HuskyBuy to ensure that purchases of software using the ProCard were reviewed by Procurement and IT Security.

To further improve efficiency and transparency, effective immediately, a newly designed software pre-review process will now occur in Kuali Build instead of HuskyBuy.

What’s Changing?

The Kuali Build form replaces the HuskyBuy ProCard exception form for software and cloud service purchases.
This process applies only when:
- The supplier will not/refuses to register in HuskyBuy and/or
- The supplier will not/refuses to accept a UConn Purchase Order.
The standard process for purchasing software and cloud services remains through the Software and IT Service non-catalog requisition form in HuskyBuy, unless the above exceptions apply.

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