Doing Business With Us Doing Business With Us

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston purchases a variety of goods and services from our suppliers including, but not limited to:

  • Architectural, Engineering, and Housekeeping Services
  • Automobiles
  • Building Materials
  • Electrical Supplies
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Food Services Equipment
  • General Construction
  • Hardware
  • Printers and other office equipment
  • Software
  • Training and Consulting Services
  • Waste Removal

The Boston Fed does not participate in the General Services Administration and does not purchase goods or services off of federal supply schedules.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, in conjunction with 11 other Reserve Banks in the Federal Reserve System, participates in national contracts negotiated by the National Procurement Office (NPO). The NPO, located at the Richmond Reserve Bank, is responsible for negotiating contracts for certain goods and services when multiple Reserve Banks have similar requirements.

Becoming a Bank Supplier

The Bank expects its suppliers to provide high quality goods and services. If your company is interested in becoming a potential supplier for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, you are invited to enroll through our Supplier Engagement Portal Ariba External Supplier Request. Upon completion of enrollment, your company profile will be accessible to Federal Reserve Bank procurement staff when identifying qualified suppliers. You may be contacted when procurement opportunities arise that align with your product or service offerings.

Supplier Requirements

  1. The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston partners with highly qualified suppliers capable of delivering optimal comprehensive solutions that meet our procurement requirements.
  2. Examples of Bank purchases include, but are not limited to:
    • Consulting and Training Services
    • General Construction Services
    • Building Maintenance Services/Supplies
    • Mechanical Equipment/Maintenance (HVAC, pumps, cooling towers, etc.)
    • IT Services/Suppliers
    • Audio Visual Services
    • Janitorial Services
  3. If the types of goods or services your company provides are a fit for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, create a profile in the Supplier Engagement Portal Ariba External Supplier Request.
  4. Answer all relevant questions about your company. Keep your responses brief while still covering all important information.

What are the next steps after I express interest in being a supplier?

We carefully review all submissions. While we may not have an immediate opportunity, we’ll contact you when a suitable match arises. Please feel free to reach out periodically to inquire about opportunities or update your information.

How do I learn about upcoming procurement opportunities?

We do not publicly post our procurement opportunities. When an acquisition arises that matches your company’s qualifications, you may be contacted for more information or for consideration.

How can I get in touch with a District contact directly?

We do not provide direct contact information for sourcing professionals or buying departments. Using information from the Supplier Engagement Portal Ariba External Supplier Request, sourcing professionals work collaboratively with end-user staff to identify suppliers with the requisite capabilities and expertise for a particular acquisition. When an acquisition arises that matches your company’s qualifications, we may contact you for more information or consideration at that sourcing event.

Completing registration does not guarantee that your company will receive an invitation to bid, or a contract. Nor does it imply that your company has any type of procurement relationship with the Federal Reserve, either now or in the future. Each of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks is a separate legal entity and processes acquisitions according to their respective guidelines.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or sexual orientation in our contracting and procurement activities. We award contracts to those suppliers that offer the best total value in terms of price, quality, availability, and service.

Our High Ethical Standards

The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston expects its officers and employees to adhere to the highest possible standards of integrity. As part of the Bank's Code of Conduct, employees must act impartially in procurement matters, must avoid conflicts of interest, and may not accept vendor gifts. If you, as a vendor, encounter any conduct that falls short of the highest standards of ethics, please contact (800) 544-8039.