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eBuy for Vendors

eBuy for Vendors. Tim Dempsey Systems Chief Multiple Award Schedules Program Office FAS Office of Acquisition Management Arlington, VA. May 10-12, 2011. eBuy Process From Buyer Perspective Registration Requirements Reviewing RFQs Preparing & Submitting Quotes Latest Features Profile.

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eBuy for Vendors

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  1. eBuy for Vendors Tim DempseySystems ChiefMultiple Award Schedules Program OfficeFAS Office of Acquisition ManagementArlington, VA May 10-12, 2011

  2. eBuy Process From Buyer Perspective Registration Requirements Reviewing RFQs Preparing & Submitting Quotes Latest Features Profile Today’s Agenda

  3. What is eBuy? eBuy is an online Request for Quotes (RFQ) tool which allows Federal buyers to obtain quotes and issue orders for products and services offered by sellers on the GSA/VA Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) and Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) .

  4. Services Quantity or high dollar purchases Purchases with complex requirements, i.e. GWACs, SATCOM Determining Sources of Supply (RFI) Competing BPAs State and Local Users Customers Use eBuy for…

  5. e-Buy RFQs

  6. FY’10 RFQs by Agency Federal Acquisition Service 73,319 RFQs, 13.4% Increase Over FY’09

  7. FY’10 RFQs by Schedule Federal Acquisition Service

  8. Pertains to all buyers for both product and service orders for MAS exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) $150,000 Perform market research and send an RFQ to as many Schedule contractors as practicable to obtain at least three (3) quotes. If three (3) quotes are not obtained, you must provide a written determination explaining no additional contractors could be identified, despite reasonable efforts. - or - Contact all schedule holders that offer the required work by informing them of the opportunity for award.(Use of eBuy meets this requirement) Section 8632009 Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act

  9. www.ebuy.gsa.gov

  10. RFQ is submitted by Buyer eMail is sent to Vendors selected by Buyer RFQ is posted on Vendor site What Happens Now?

  11. Buyer begins review process of all quotes submitted RFQ Closed

  12. Vendor signs-in to eBuy to view status Vendor Review of Quote Status

  13. Latest!!

  14. The new “Watch” feature allows vendors, who were not originally selected by the buyer, to indicate they would like to receive email notices if an RFQ is modified or cancelled.

  15. New “Q&A” feature allows vendors to easily view all correspondence coming from the buyer. Also allows viewing of questions submitted by vendors and buyer responses to questions.

  16. Additional Profile Features

  17. Vendor Support Center: Web Site: http://vsc.gsa.gov Phone: (877) 495-4849 email: vendor.support@gsa.gov Contacts

  18. eBuy Tips • Check eBuy Website Daily for New RFQs • Contact Buyer with Questions or Clarifications • Submit Quote Before the RFQ Closes • Provide Complete Information for Buyer’s RFQ • Add Additional Email POCs • Update Profile with Current Email Addresses

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