We support Christopher Newport through the procurement of goods and services in a fair, open and impartial way to contractors who wish to do business at the University. Our operations include a central warehouse and mailroom, and we are also responsible for contract administration, compliance and evaluation; shipping and receiving; central storage; and the acquisition and disposal of state and federal surplus property.
Bids and Proposals
Christopher Newport University utilizes the eVA e-Procurement portal to advertise procurement opportunities. Please use the following links to learn more about the available opportunities. Any vendor interested in receiving notifications for future solicitations, are recommended to register in eVA.
Small Business & Supplier Diversity Fair 2024
Christopher Newport University’s Small, Women, and Minority (SWaM) Fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free of charge.
We sincerely appreciate your previous support, and we're thrilled to share that the attendance each year continues to grow. In the past, we've had over 300 attendees, including Christopher Newport internal purchasers, state agencies, small businesses, small business resources, and more. This event creates a wonderful chance for you to engage with our vendors and other valuable outlets.
Exhibitor Information
If you are interested in being an exhibitor and hosting a table, please click on the button below and register prior to November 1, 2024. The earlier the better as tables fill up fast! There is no cost to reserve a table.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your valuable backing and encouragement for Christopher Newport and our SWaM program mean a lot to us. To gather further details about sponsorship options, please email Suzy Kilduff-Rounion at swamfair@cnu.edu.