GSA eBuy

eBuy implements the ordering procedures in FAR 8.405-1 and 8.405-2, which let an ordering activity post a request to schedule contractors under the relevant special item numbers (SINs); posting on eBuy satisfies the rule in FAR 8.405-2(c) on how many contractors must be asked for orders above the simplified acquisition threshold. Access comes with a schedule contract: sellers register with the contract number and the SINs they hold, then see the RFQs, RFIs and sources sought notices for those SINs. Buyers can post to every holder under a SIN or to a chosen list, and can set an RFQ aside for a small business category. Requests on eBuy rarely appear on SAM.gov.

What to check: that every SIN you hold is linked in your eBuy profile, your notification settings, the due dates (often short), and whether the buyer wants a statement of work response or just pricing against your schedule rates. A quote above your schedule price needs a reason.

What it is not: open to firms without a schedule or covered contract, and not a state or local portal.