Doing Business with GW
FRAUD ALERT
Notice to our Suppliers: Fraudulent Purchase Order Email Activity
We want to alert you to fraudulent email scams involving purchase orders and request for product quotations claiming to originate from the George Washington University. While the university cannot prevent this illegal activity, we are actively working with security to investigate these fraudulent emails.
To reduce our risk in becoming a financial victim of this scam, check out additional guidance. If you believe you have received a fraudulent email that appears to be from the George Washington University, you may forward it to our Purchasing Department at P2P
gwu [dot] edu (P2P[at]gwu[dot]edu) or call us at 202-994-2500. Our team will help verify the email's legitimacy prior to responding and fulfilling the order.
Thank you for your interest in doing business with George Washington University (GW).
GW recognizes individuals, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, government agencies, and exempt organizations. If you are interested in being considered for opportunities as a GW supplier, we encourage you to read about our Supplier Registration Policy, Code of Conduct, and Current Business Opportunities. In order to register, you must be invited. Please work with the department with whom you will contract or email isupplygwgwu [dot] edu (isupplygw[at]gwu[dot]edu) for an invitation. You will then have the opportunity to register your company using our secure database by following the procedures in the upcoming tabs for either a New Supplier or Existing Supplier. Information collected by GW details your business classification along with the types of goods and services the organization offers to help us identify potential suppliers who may be invited to participate in GW’s sourcing/bid selection process. The Information you provide is frequently accessed by GW Buyers to identify qualified suppliers as new needs and requirements arise.
Business Opportunities
All solicitations are transmitted using electronic distribution, via email and through our website. When required by law, GW utilizes Onvia to publicly advertise business opportunities to ensure that all vendors have the opportunity to participate in the solicitation process fairly and openly. while encouraging competition within the vendor community. GW is always interested in obtaining quality goods and services at the most competitive prices.
GW Supplier Code of Conduct
The George Washington University is committed to conducting its procurements in an ethical, legal and socially responsible manner. The University expects its suppliers to share this commitment and, therefore, has established this Supplier Code of Conduct. All University suppliers must meet the following minimum requirements in order to do business with the University.