Doing business with Lumen

Supplier policies for contractors, data center, construction and more. For information related to Brightspeed please see tab below.

Doing business with Lumen

Supplier policies for contractors, data center, construction and more. For information related to Brightspeed please see tab below.

Succeeding together

Lumen relies on a strong base of suppliers who prioritize timely delivery, high‑quality products and affordable prices for our customers. Suppliers are selected through a competitive sourcing process focused on “best value,” determined by evaluation of supplier proposals and combinations of cost, quality and technology.

To be considered for future business with Lumen, please register via ourSupplier Registration Portal. All suppliers must comply with applicable Regional and Global Policies, as well as policies detailed in the industries and Supplier Engagement sections below.

Existing Lumen suppliers seeking Lumen Accounts Payable or Purchasing may utilize theLumen Vendor Intake form.

Succeeding together

Existing Lumen suppliers seeking Lumen Accounts Payable or Purchasing may utilize theLumen Vendor Intake form.

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“Supplier engagement represents a strategic advantage in Lumen’s journey, as our suppliers help create value for customers and shareholders. We view our partnerships as catalysts for innovation and efficiency. In essence, the quality of the relationship between customers and suppliers is the foundation of good business.”

– Kate Johnson, President and CEO

Lumen

“Supplier engagement represents a strategic advantage in Lumen’s journey, as our suppliers help create value for customers and shareholders. We view our partnerships as catalysts for innovation and efficiency. In essence, the quality of the relationship between customers and suppliers is the foundation of good business.”

– Kate Johnson, President and CEO

Lumen

Policies and requirements

NA Policies and Requirements

Business Associate Agreement

Drug Testing and Background Check

Environmental Health and Safety Requirements

Insurance Requirements for Master Agreement

Procurement Standard Terms and Conditions

Procurement Standard Terms and Conditions – Resale

Specific Terms and Conditions – Software

Transportation Shipping Manual

EMEA Policies and Requirements

Environmental Health and Safety Requirements

Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

APAC Policies and Requirements

APAC Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

Environmental Health and Safety Requirements

Japan Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

Insurance Requirements for Master Agreement

The mission of the Federal and SLED procurement organizations is to provide procurement and subcontract support for Federal, State, Local and Education agencies/customers. In doing so, Lumen fully supports its Small Business Program initiatives.

All procurement activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, recognized standards of business conduct, the Lumen compliance program and the expectations of our Federal and SLED customers via contractual and/or flow down requirements.

While Lumen does not guarantee work to potential subcontractors, suppliers, and/or teaming partners, we engage quality Disadvantaged, HUBZone, LGBTQ, Minority, Service-Disabled Veteran, Small, Small Disadvantaged, Veteran and Woman Owned Business Enterprises.

Federal Government

FAR Commercial Items Flow Down Requirements

FAQ

PO and RFQ Terms and Conditions through 1/21/2021

PO and RFQ Terms and Conditions 1/22/2021 to present

State & Local Government

FAQ

State Local Government & Educational Supplier Terms Conditions

SLED Specific Contracts

Small Business

Small Business Program

Global Policies and Requirements