Technology Purchases

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Service Description

The IT Procurement group in the iTech Department of The University of Southern Mississippi is the technology purchasing liaison for the university. Greater efficiency, both in terms of economy to the university and service to the departments, is achieved through specialization of purchasing. The purpose of the IT Procurement group, therefore, is to assist university constituents with procuring quality technology as economically and conveniently as possible.

In the interest of serving the university, the IT Procurement group in iTech conducts its business and discharges its responsibilities as established in the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services Procurement Handbook.

State agencies and institutions of higher learning (IHLs) are required by law to follow ITS procedures in information technology procurements. For many acquisitions, agencies and IHLs must obtain ITS approval prior to initiating a purchase. For other acquisitions, ITS has delegated responsibility for technology purchases to the agencies and institutions according to specific guidelines.

Services Offered

If you are faculty or staff and need to acquire a computer for use in a department, you may purchase a base model through SOAR. You may also consider requesting a computer by submitting a work order through the Computer Exchange Program in the iTech Cherwell portal.

Faculty and Staff:

Students:

Personal Purchases

Eligibility

All active university employees and currently enrolled students are eligible.

To Request Service

Standard Model: Log into SOAR. SOAR menu path: USM Utilities > USM Purchase > Purchase > User Department Purchase (Only budget authorities can view the menu path and place orders.)

View directions for making a computer purchase through SOAR.

For recommended exceptions and accessories, contact the Procurement%20Specialist.

For custom configurations, contact the Procurement%20Specialist.

*If you are an employee of the Gulf Coast Research Lab, please use the purchasing office at the Research Lab to place your order.*

Availability

Standard model computers can be purchased online through SOAR 24/7, except for scheduled maintenance periods.

Purchases of computers and equipment using personal funds will not be reimbursed; Refer to Procurement Services Purchasing Policies and Procedures for details.