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Lenovo Statewide Contracts Suspended

The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) has issued an important update regarding the current statewide contracts for Lenovo, covering end user computing and infrastructure.

In response to the implementation of House Bill 113, which grants the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) the authority to maintain a list of prohibited technology suppliers, DOAS has been advised that Lenovo has been deemed a prohibited supplier. For additional information, refer to the Prohibited Software & Services (SS-22-002) | Enterprise Policies, Standards, and Guidelines.

Effective July 1, no new purchases of Lenovo products may be processed, regardless of the purchasing method or vendor. This includes purchases made directly through Lenovo as well as through third-party resellers or other procurement channels. Any existing purchases that have already been made may move forward as planned.

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Overview

At Georgia Institute of Technology, the day-to-day procurement activities are carried out by the Purchasing Department. These duties include processing routine purchase orders, conducting bids for goods and services, agency contract administration, purchasing card program administration, and reviewing the Georgia Procurement Manual and communicating updates from Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) to staff and faculty when needed.

Georgia Institute of Technology is a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (BOR) and an agency of the State of Georgia. All procurement activities are conducted according to the policies and regulations established by DOAS, O.C.G.A. and the BOR. The Institute expects employees responsible for the acquisition of goods and services to make sound purchasing and contracting decisions that conform to all relevant policies and procedures.