Solicitation Information

Expand and collapse the following sections for a list of frequently asked questions by sub section/action.  Registered vendors can select the Respond Online button, which transitions you to the My Online Response page.  Refer to the "My Online Response" topic for information on submitting a response online.

General InformationGeneral Information

Where is the buyer contact information for the solicitation?Where is the buyer contact information for the solicitation?

The Buyer's contact information is provided in the Buyer Information section on the General Information tab of the Solicitation Information page.

When is the deadline for submitting a response?When is the deadline for submitting a response?

The deadline for submitting a response for the solicitation is indicated in the Closing Date field in the Important Dates section on the General Information tab of the Solicitation Information page.  Refer to the Events tab for events associated with this solicitation.

Evaluation CriteriaEvaluation Criteria

How do I view the evaluation criteria that is required for the solicitation?How do I view the evaluation criteria that is required for the solicitation?

If a buyer has included evaluation criteria for a solicitation, then all criteria are listed on the Evaluation Criteria tab on the Solicitation Information page.

What type of response is required for each criteria?What type of response is required for each criteria?

The Response Type indicates the type of response that is required for each criterion on the Evaluation Criteria tab.

CommoditiesCommodities

How do I view purchase history for a commodity?How do I view purchase history for a commodity?

You can view the purchase history for a commodity by selecting the View Purchase History action provided in the grid for each commodity on the Commodities tab of the Solicitation Information page.

How do I view detailed specifications for a requested commodity?How do I view detailed specifications for a requested commodity?

You can view detailed specifications for a commodity by selecting the Additional Information action provided in the grid for each commodity on the Commodities tab of the Solicitation Information page.

Terms and ConditionsTerms and Conditions

Where do I view terms and conditions that apply to the entire solicitation?Where do I view terms and conditions that apply to the entire solicitation?

The Terms & Conditions grid lists the terms and conditions that apply to the entire solicitation.

Where do I view terms and conditions that apply to a specific commodity line?Where do I view terms and conditions that apply to a specific commodity line?

The Commodity Terms & Conditions section lists the terms and conditions that only apply to a specific commodity line within the solicitation.  The Line column in the grid indicates the Commodity Group and Commodity Line.

Amendment HistoryAmendment History

How do I view a listing of amendments for the solicitation?How do I view a listing of amendments for the solicitation?

The Amendment History section of the Solicitation lists all amendments to the Solicitation.  Expand and collapse each amendment to view all changes that occurred as part of that amendment.  

Related ActionsRelated Actions

How do I add a solicitation to the My Watchlist page?How do I add a solicitation to the My Watchlist page?

The Add to Watchlist action selects the solicitation as one you are interested in monitoring. Selecting this action adds the solicitation to your My Watchlist page.  The My Watchlist page allows you to view all of the solicitations that you have selected to monitor in one location.

How do I print the solicitation?How do I print the solicitation?

This Print Solicitation action allows you to print the solicitation transaction.

How do I submit my response by mail?How do I submit my response by mail?

The Print Response action allows you to print your response to the solicitation if you prefer to submit a paper response instead of responding to the solicitation online.

Related PagesRelated Pages

How do I ask a question about the solicitation?How do I ask a question about the solicitation?

You can ask a buyer a question about the solicitation by selecting the Ask Buyer link via the three-dot menu.

How do I view responses to the solicitation?How do I view responses to the solicitation?

Authorized users can view responses to the solicitation by selecting the View Response link via the three-dot menu.

How do I access the Bulletin Board?How do I access the Bulletin Board?

You can access the Bulletin Board by selecting the Bulletin Board link via the three-dot menu. You can also access the Bulletin Board by selecting the Bulletin Board link from the Business Opportunities activity on the Primary Navigation Panel.