Supplier Program

Overview

At Foundation Medicine, we strategically strive to utilize an array of small and large suppliers to drive a competitive advantage. Through the use of these suppliers, Foundation Medicine can align and expand to drive innovation and collaboration by building a robust network to strategically sourced goods and services.

Goals & Policies

Goals & Policies

To Potential Suppliers

At Foundation Medicine, we seek to form inclusive business relationships with an array of suppliers. Through our strategic sourcing opportunities, our team will work to align suppliers with our business needs to maximize relationships with suppliers. In doing so, our goal is to promote and provide opportunities to growing businesses.

Policies

At Foundation Medicine, certain guidelines apply to all suppliers.

• Supplier Code
• PO Terms

To be considered for Foundation Medicine’s Supplier Program, confirmation of small business status is required. Any or all certified documents from the following list are required.

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
• National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC)
• City, State, or Federal Certification Agencies
• Disability:IN

At Foundation Medicine we promote an inclusive environment for all types of small businesses. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive. If you have an additional certification entity that is not on the list above, you may still submit it to us for consideration. If you need more information on small business certification, please contact the small business administration or contact our team and we can offer guidance on where and how to become small business certified.

Portal & Tealbook

Getting Started: Supplier Portal

How Our Portal Works

Foundation Medicine’s supplier portal is a quick application process that allows potential suppliers to provide their contact information and register with our procurement team. This information will then be stored and reviewed for potential sourcing opportunities as they arise. This will also allow small businesses to provide information related to their business. Please reference the laws and regulations for commercial item subcontracts here and visit the supplier portal to register.

Our Relationship with Tealbook^TM

Tealbook¹ is a community database of suppliers that allows for a real-time view of a supplier base. We utilize this community to maintain our supplier database as well as search large and small business based off current needs. This allows for a fast, easy search method for all types of suppliers based on size and goods and services offered.

If your business is not signed up with Tealbook, please take the time to register before registering within Foundation Medicine’s supplier portal. By registering, you will not only make your business services more available to use but other companies will be able to search for you. Creation of a profile makes your company more visible based on your services and goods, location, and small business certification.