Services and Commodities

Procurement & Contract Services is dedicated to providing convenient, timely, and cost effective acquisition of goods and services on behalf of the campus community, support for collaborative research, and professional administration and monitoring of contracts and subawards, while maintaining compliance with University of Alaska Board of Regents' Policies, State of Alaska statutes and federal regulations.

UA Commodity List 2022 - PDF

Commodity/Service List by Procurement Officer

John Hebard, CPO, (907-474-6831), Email
  •  Construction Contracting (w/Kara in Fbks. & Jennifer in Anch.)
  • HR/Personnel Services
  • Leasing (w/ Kara Axx in Fbks. & Mike Houlihan in Anch.)
  • Legal Services

Carson Davis, Senior Contracting Officer, (907-786-1341), Email
  • Athletic Agreements  (inc. AAC w/ John Hebard)
  • Aviation Goods/Services
  • Broadcast Equip. Supplies, Svcs.
  • Computer Servers, Storage, and Enterprise Software
  • Dining Services
  • Elevator Maintenance
  • Software & Licensing > $50,000

Michael Grahek, Senior Contracting Officer, (907-474-6018), Email
  • Construction-related Goods, Services & Building Supplies
  • Engines/Turbines/Accessories
  • Fuel for Sikuliaq
  • Furniture
  • Hazmat & Other Waster Disposal
  • Janitorial Serv/Supplies & Equip.
  • Plumbing & HVAC
  • Power Plant Supplies & Equip.
  • Professional Services Contracts (non-research)
  • Safety, Fire & Rescue Equip. 
  • Vending/Concession Agreements

Terry Rahlfs, Senior Contracting Officer, (907-474-6471), Email
  • Agricultural Equip. & Supplies
  • Books, Maps & Periodicals
  • Lab Animals
  • Marine Supplies, Equipment, & Services
  • Interagency Agreements (RSAs/Fed)
  • Music & Instruments
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Scientific Equipment
  • Testing & Analysis Services

Connie Carter, Contracting Officer, (907-474-6461), Email
  • Charters (Bus, Air, & Sea)
  • Personal computers / peripherals / supplies
  • Gases / Alcohol / Chemicals
  • GI Requisitions <$25,000
  • Guest Speaker / Performer
  • Laboratory Suplies
  • Medical Denatl Equip/Svcs
  • Software & Licensing <$50,000

John Ellis, Purchasing Agent, (907-786-6516), Email
  • Art & Theater Supplies & Equip
  • Courier/Armored Car Services
  • Electrical/Lighting
  • Fuel
  • Lodging/Catering
  • Memberships / Registrations
  • Moving Services
  • Postal Services & Supplies
  • Road & Lot Maintenance (plowing/striping/sand & gravel)
  • Security Services
  • Shipping/Freight Svcs
  • Tools & Hardware
  • Vehicles & Equipment

Michael Houlihan, Purchasing Agent, (907-786-6504), Email
  • Advertising Services
  • Apparel
  • Collection Services
  • Financial Services (inc. ATMs)
  • Insurance/Risk Management Svcs
  • Office Eqpt/Supplies/Maint
  • Parking Services
  • Paper Products
  • Real Property Leases
  • Resale Items
  • Telephone/Telecom/Telecon Eqpt/Svcs

Marina Vitt, Purchasing Agent, (907-786-6507), Email
  • Appliances/Food & Prep Eqpt
  • Athletic Supplies & Eqpt
  • Conferences
  • Contract Computers & Supplies
  • Educational Services
  • Facilities Rental
  • Food Service (KPU & Mat Su)
  • Interpreting/Notetaking Svcs
  • Library Materials/Services
  • Permits/Land Use Agreements
  • Photographic Eqpt/Serv/Supply
  • Printing / Graphics
  • Recreational Sports Equip
  • Signage
  • Subscriptions (incl. Library Journals)