The selection of vendors started with offices and departments across Brown. OUC pursued multiple rounds of nominations by asking offices to provide the names and contact information for the vendors with whom they have worked (explaining that any past or current vendors working with any office would have to apply for the program). We asked these vendors with an established record of performing services for Brown to apply to the program. Vendors submitted a portfolio and answered a series of in-depth questions about their strategic approach to their work, experience and qualifications. Teams of subject matter experts spent several months reviewing submissions, ensuring experience complying with federal requirements, where applicable, and checking professional references before making final decisions.