[{"id":2052,"date":"2026-07-07T15:04:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2052"},"modified":"2026-07-07T15:04:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T19:04:48","slug":"happy-fiscal-new-year-from-procurement-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/happy-fiscal-new-year-from-procurement-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Fiscal New Year from Procurement Services!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new fiscal year marks a fresh start and new opportunities for our campus community. Procurement Services is excited to continue partnering with departments across campus to support your purchasing needs and help make the year ahead a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re planning new projects, launching initiatives, or preparing for what&#8217;s next, we&#8217;re here to help you navigate the procurement process with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s to a year of new possibilities, strong partnerships, and shared success. Happy Fiscal New Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new fiscal year marks a fresh start and new opportunities for our campus community. Procurement Services is excited to continue partnering with departments across campus to support your purchasing needs and help make the year ahead a success. Whether you&#8217;re planning new projects, launching initiatives, or preparing for what&#8217;s next, we&#8217;re here to help [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2024"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2052"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2054,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052\/revisions\/2054"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2053"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2052"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2052"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2052"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2043,"date":"2026-07-06T20:11:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T00:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2043"},"modified":"2026-07-06T20:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T00:11:52","slug":"subject-important-reminder-matching-your-travel-profile-to-your-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/subject-important-reminder-matching-your-travel-profile-to-your-id\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Reminder: Matching Your Travel Profile to Your ID"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When booking your next flight, please take a moment to ensure the name on your ticket <strong>exactly matches<\/strong> your government-issued ID. If your middle name or initial(s) appears on your ID, it should be included on your ticket as well. Even a minor name mismatch can cause the TSA system to flag your ticket, risking missed flights, boarding denials, or costly change fees. Following this TSA guideline is the best way to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This consistency is especially important for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>International Travel:<\/strong> Passport requirements are often more stringent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screening Programs:<\/strong> Services like <strong>TSA PreCheck\u00ae<\/strong>, <strong>Global Entry<\/strong>, and <strong>CLEAR<\/strong> require an exact name match to verify your status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frequent Flyer Miles:<\/strong> Name discrepancies can prevent miles from posting to your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Note on Your Travel Profile:<\/strong> Your Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP) profile is automatically created using your name as it appears in HR records\u2014typically just your first and last name. We highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/login.vcu.edu\/cas\/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fshibboleth.vcu.edu%2Fidp%2FAuthn%2FExternal%3Fconversation%3De1s2&amp;entityId=urn%3Aauth0%3Actm-corp-na-prod%3AVCU-SAML-Connection\">logging in<\/a> to CTP to <strong>add your middle name if included on your ID to your profile<\/strong> before booking your next trip. If your first and last name in your profile are inconsistent with your Identification documents, please contact <a href=\"http:\/\/travel2vcu.edu\">travel@vcu.edu<\/a> for guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Airlines often merge the first and middle names together with no separating space on the ticket. This will not cause any problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please keep in mind that once a flight is confirmed, airlines make it quite difficult (and sometimes costly) to change the name on a ticket. Taking a minute to update your profile now will save you a lot of time later!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When booking your next flight, please take a moment to ensure the name on your ticket exactly matches your government-issued ID. If your middle name or initial(s) appears on your ID, it should be included on your ticket as well. Even a minor name mismatch can cause the TSA system to flag your ticket, risking [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2044,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[3],"class_list":["post-2043","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services","tag-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2024"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2043"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2046,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043\/revisions\/2046"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2044"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2039,"date":"2026-07-06T19:56:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2039"},"modified":"2026-07-06T19:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:56:14","slug":"travel-advisory-india-now-requires-mandatory-air-suvidha-2-0-health-declaration-for-international-arrivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/travel-advisory-india-now-requires-mandatory-air-suvidha-2-0-health-declaration-for-international-arrivals\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Travel Advisory: India Now Requires Mandatory Air Suvidha 2.0 Health Declaration for International Arrivals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an ever-changing world where global health dynamics shift rapidly, travelers need to be aware of news that may impact study abroad programs, academic research travel and institutional travel compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, the Government of India has reinstated its Air Suvidha health self declaration system &#8211; now updated as <strong>Air Suvidha 2.0<\/strong> &#8211; for all international passengers arriving in the country.&nbsp; This updated requirement follows a heightened global health surveillance over an Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease) outbreak. It applies to all international arrivals,&nbsp; regardless of nationality, including Indian citizens, NRIs, OCI cardholders, and foreign nationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Travelers Need to Know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who must comply: <\/strong>All international travelers arriving in India, without exception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What\u2019s required: <\/strong>A digital self-declaration disclosing your 21-day travel history, any travel to high risk zones, and potential exposure or active symptoms consistent with the Ebola virus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>The form must be submitted online within 24 hours of your scheduled departure to India. VCU travelers are encouraged to complete it during web check-in to avoid delays at the airport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Information needed: <\/strong>Passport details, flight itinerary, travel history, and contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Before You Travel:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VCU faculty and staff must use the Air Suvidha 2.0 <a href=\"https:\/\/airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in\/\">form<\/a>&nbsp; before traveling, which can be done online.&nbsp; Use of this form applies to all India trips booked through Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP).&nbsp; The form is available online. It can be completed as part of the traveler\u2019s pre-departure checklist along with standard passport and visa preparations. Save a digital copy of your confirmation receipt, as it may be requested by Immigration officials upon your arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reach out to the VCU Travel and Expense Management team for questions at <a href=\"mailto:travel@vcu.edu\">travel@vcu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an ever-changing world where global health dynamics shift rapidly, travelers need to be aware of news that may impact study abroad programs, academic research travel and institutional travel compliance. 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The system will be restored on\u00a0<strong>Wednesday, July 1, 2026\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0once Banner is back online.<br><br>If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Business Solutions Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To accommodate the FY26 fiscal year-end closure process, the RealSource system will be unavailable starting\u00a0Monday, June 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The system will be restored on\u00a0Wednesday, July 1, 2026\u00a0or\u00a0once Banner is back online. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out. 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Please do not sign these documents unless you have delegated authority to sign on behalf of VCU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A signature may do more than confirm pricing. It may also accept vendor terms, renewal language, payment obligations, cancellation requirements or other conditions that require university review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Purchases of $10,000 or less<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the vendor does <strong>not<\/strong> require a signature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the vendor document to confirm it matches what you intend to purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a requisition in RealSource.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach the quote, order form, SOW or other supporting document.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain approvals and allow the purchase order to be issued.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the vendor requires a signature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit the vendor document through Contracts+ in RealSource via a Contract Request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Contracts team will review, negotiate, and finalize the document as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>P-Card purchases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P-Card rules and thresholds still apply. If no signature is required, the purchase may proceed by P-Card when otherwise allowable. If a signature is required, submit the document through Contracts+ before moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Purchases over $10,000<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submit a requisition in RealSource and attach all supporting documents. Once approved by the department, the requisition will route to Procurement Services. A buyer will review the order and coordinate with VCU Contracts if a signature or additional contract review is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When in doubt, do not sign. Attach the document to the requisition or submit it through Contracts+.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Departments may receive quotes, order forms, statements of work or other vendor documents that include a signature line. Please do not sign these documents unless you have delegated authority to sign on behalf of VCU. A signature may do more than confirm pricing. It may also accept vendor terms, renewal language, payment obligations, cancellation requirements [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158],"tags":[44,305,306],"class_list":["post-2031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-procurement-services","tag-contracts","tag-signature","tag-vendor-documents"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2024"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2031"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2028,"date":"2026-06-02T13:38:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T17:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2028"},"modified":"2026-06-02T13:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T17:39:01","slug":"index-reconciliations-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/index-reconciliations-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Index Reconciliations Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the Finance and Research Dashboards are moving from the preferred method of documenting index reconciliations to the required method.&nbsp; To request an exemption from use of the dashboards, email the Controller&#8217;s Office at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:controller@vcu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">controller@vcu.edu<\/a>. The exemption request should include where your reconciliations will be documented and why this method is superior to the dashboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the Finance and Research Dashboards are moving from the preferred method of documenting index reconciliations to the required method.&nbsp; To request an exemption from use of the dashboards, email the Controller&#8217;s Office at&nbsp;controller@vcu.edu. The exemption request should include where your reconciliations will be documented and why this method is superior [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2024,"featured_media":2029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[161],"tags":[301,302,304,303],"class_list":["post-2028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-controllers-office","tag-dashboards","tag-exemption","tag-finance-and-research","tag-fy2027"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2028","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2024"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2028"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2028\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":2026,"date":"2026-06-02T13:30:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T17:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/?p=2026"},"modified":"2026-06-02T13:30:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T17:30:18","slug":"know-before-you-buy-new-restricted-manufacturer-lookup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.vcu.edu\/procurement\/know-before-you-buy-new-restricted-manufacturer-lookup\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Before You Buy: New Restricted Manufacturer Lookup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A handful of federal lists restrict purchases of equipment from specific <strong>manufacturers<\/strong> \u2014 even when you&#8217;re buying through a familiar reseller like Amazon Business, B&amp;H, or Grainger. Drones, network gear, video surveillance cameras, and certain lab equipment are the most common cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make these easier to catch before checkout, we&#8217;ve put together a quick lookup tool. Type a manufacturer or brand name in the search box and see whether it appears on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>DoD Section 1260h<\/strong> \u2014 Chinese military companies list<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FCC Covered List<\/strong> \u2014 restricted telecom, surveillance, and drone equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NDAA Section 889<\/strong> \u2014 covered telecommunications and video surveillance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tool refreshes automatically each week from the federal sources, so it stays current as entities are added or removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd0d <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/14zZ02k0dgYaJeSCaZY2tNGwWPmXTdwbdWcJ4rR9rxuM\/edit?usp=sharing\"><strong>Restricted Manufacturer Lookup <\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2192<\/strong> \u2014 bookmark it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A few things worth knowing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A match doesn&#8217;t automatically mean &#8220;don&#8217;t buy.&#8221; The actual restriction depends on the list, the funding source, and the intended use. Some items may still be purchased with state funds even when federal funds are off the table.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aliases work. Searching &#8220;DJI&#8221; pulls up the full corporate name; searching &#8220;Jonhon&#8221; surfaces the AVIC affiliate. Use whatever&#8217;s on the box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This tool sits alongside the standard vendor screen we already run at registration \u2014 it&#8217;s the manufacturer-layer companion, not a replacement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final purchasing decisions remain the responsibility of the requesting department \u2014 this tool is a check, not a clearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions, or got a match you&#8217;re not sure about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Office of Research Security and Export Compliance owns this space and can help you figure out next steps for your specific situation, funding source, and intended use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2709\ufe0f VCU EXPORTCTRL &lt;<a href=\"mailto:exportctrl@vcu.edu\">exportctrl@vcu.edu<\/a>&gt;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2709\ufe0f <a href=\"mailto:burkhartj@vcu.edu\"><strong>Jason Burkhart<\/strong><\/a>, Director of Research Security and Export Compliance&nbsp;\u2709\ufe0f <a href=\"mailto:landsmanpt@vcu.edu\"><strong>Peter Landsman<\/strong><\/a>, Assistant Director, Export Compliance Program<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A handful of federal lists restrict purchases of equipment from specific manufacturers \u2014 even when you&#8217;re buying through a familiar reseller like Amazon Business, B&amp;H, or Grainger. 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Since then, Procurement Services has been working closely with ATG to prepare the campus community for a smooth transition to the new RealSource e\u2011catalog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are now ready to begin the next phase of implementation- <strong>training sessions<\/strong> for departments and event planners across campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming Training Opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support users as they begin placing orders through the ATG platform, we will offer <strong>virtual<\/strong> training sessions. Each session will include a live demonstration, Q&amp;A segment, and guidance on navigating the ordering process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; Session Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date &amp; Time<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Registration<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcbb Virtual Session&nbsp;<\/td><td><em>5\/27 @10am<\/em><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/event?action=TEMPLATE&amp;tmeid=NTMwaXFhZWU3dGJyMGh1cGYwMmZkZGU1MWMgamNhcnJpY29AdmN1LmVkdQ&amp;tmsrc=jcarrico%40vcu.edu\">\ud83d\udd17 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/vcu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/t8N48qy5TOmuqrPSIKF_fg\">May 27th, 10AM<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcbb Virtual Session&nbsp;<\/td><td><em>5\/27 @2pm<\/em><\/td><td>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/vcu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/6YkEcwJ2R7Sx6elEhZWqsA\">May 27th, 2PM<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcbb Virtual Session&nbsp;<\/td><td><em>5\/28 @10am<\/em><\/td><td>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/vcu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/0AsjgK5MSa-eQgsS-Oml-g\">May 28th, 10AM<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udcbb Virtual Session&nbsp;<\/td><td><em>5\/28 @2pm<\/em><\/td><td>\ud83d\udd17<a href=\"https:\/\/vcu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/eLcttmG0RI2DFRK1FsjcGg\">May 28th, 2PM&nbsp;<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">\ud83d\udc49 <em>Register to reserve your spot! All sessions will contain the same information so please only register for one session.<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What You\u2019ll Learn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During these sessions, the following topics will be covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigating the <strong>ATG RealSource e\u2011catalog<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selecting caterers and building compliant orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding billing, documentation, and approval workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing changes, cancellations, and delivery issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring purchases follow VCU\u2019s procurement and audit requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you coordinate events regularly or only occasionally, this training will help ensure a smooth and compliant ordering experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important: <\/strong>Beginning May 27th, all applicable university catering orders should be placed through ATG in RealSource.&nbsp;Thank you for your engagement as we transition to this new catering platform. If you have questions, please contact <strong>Justin Carrico<\/strong> at <a href=\"mailto:jcarrico@vcu.edu\"><em>jcarrico@vcu.edu<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In February, we announced VCU\u2019s collaboration with America To Go (ATG) to streamline catering orders, improve compliance, and strengthen visibility into university catering spend. Since then, Procurement Services has been working closely with ATG to prepare the campus community for a smooth transition to the new RealSource e\u2011catalog. 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The second checked bag is $60 at the airport ($55 prepaid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baggage fees on international United Airline flights (Africa, Asia, Europe and South America) increased on tickets purchased on or after <strong>May 12, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact cost of your baggage depends on your destination, fare class, and loyalty status. However, for Trans-Atlantic and Trans-Pacific routes, the 1<sup>st<\/sup> bag is free for most seat classes (excluding Basic Economy).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2<sup>nd<\/sup> Baggage &#8211; $100 (Economy), Free (Premium Economy and above)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All standard checked bags must not exceed 50lbs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other fees apply for extra checked bags or overweight and oversized bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.united.com\/en\/us\/fly\/baggage\/checked-bags.html\">https:\/\/www.united.com\/en\/us\/fly\/baggage\/checked-bags.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>United Airlines has increased its checked baggage fees by $10 for tickets purchased on or after April 3, 2026. The fee increase applies to all domestic flights, short flights to Latin America, or flights from the US to Canada, Caribbean and Mexico. 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