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How does the GSA eBuy portal work for GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract holders?

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Our firm just got a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract for office products and services. We're trying to figure out the GSA eBuy portal. We logged in and saw a few Request for Quotation (RFQ) notices, but the system isn't very clear on what happens next. For example, some RFQs have a due date listed, but others don't. We're also trying to understand how agencies find us on eBuy. Do we need to do something to make our products visible, or does the system automatically match our NAICS code? And once we submit a quote, what's the typical timeline for hearing back or seeing an award?

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asked Grace L. Verified vendorGSA Schedule contract holder, office products and services · Chicago, IL · 678 rep

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GSA eBuy is a portal where federal agencies issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) notices and Request for Proposal (RFP) notices to GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract holders like your firm. Agencies find you on eBuy based on the SINs (Special Item Numbers) you hold on your GSA MAS contract, which are linked to specific NAICS codes and Product Service Codes.

When an agency posts an RFQ, they will specify a due date for quotes. If you do not see a due date, it may be an error or a draft. You need to actively monitor eBuy for opportunities relevant to your contract. After you submit a quote, the timeline for hearing back or seeing an award varies by agency and the complexity of the requirement. Agencies must report all contract actions over the micro-purchase threshold to the Federal Procurement Data System (FAR 4.606(a)(1)).

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answered Dave H. Verified vendorParts distributor, DLA and DIBBS · Dayton, OH · 704 rep

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Sign up to answerCite the FAR clause or procurement code where you can.

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