Doing Business with the Fed
The District Procurement department is responsible for acquiring quality goods and services on behalf of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and its branch offices in Memphis, Louisville and Little Rock. Our contract specialists locate responsible suppliers, manage the acquisition process, analyze proposals and negotiate contracts in compliance with Federal Reserve policies and guidelines.
Supplier Requirements
The Federal Reserve Banks partner with highly qualified suppliers capable of delivering optimal comprehensive solutions that meet our procurement requirements.
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
If the types of goods or services your company provides are a fit for the Federal Reserve Banks, create a free profile in the Supplier Engagement Portal powered by Ariba External Supplier Request.
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 powered by 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.
Competition and Fair Treatment
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis makes every effort in its policies, procedures and actions to encourage competition and provide fair and equal treatment for all bidders.
In compliance with Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act, the St. Louis Fed ensures, to the maximum extent possible, the fair inclusion and utilization of minorities, women and minority-owned and women-owned businesses in its contracting and procurement activities.
The St. Louis Fed has an outreach program designed to increase the pool of responsible, diverse suppliers and the Bank’s supplier resiliency. The Bank does not set aside any acquisitions, in whole or in part, for purposes of contracting with specific groups.