VSS Quick Reference Guide for Solicitations

Description

VSS Quick Reference Guide for Solicitations The illustrations below demonstrate what a vendor would see if viewing the system through the Public Access button. If you are a registered vendor your view would have more personalized tabs. The information and instructions are the same for Public Access viewers and registered vendors. Using the Advanced Search Feature The Show Me link options are another way of looking for current business opportunities. However, it is highly recommended that you use the Advanced Search feature to isolate opportunities that interest you. 1. Click on the Advanced Search link. There are four usable fields to assist you in locating applicable solicitations. They are shown below: A. The Keyword Search field can be used to locate specific Solicitations by Department, Buyer Name, Solicitation Title or Project Number/Solicitation Number. An asterisk (*) can be used as a wildcard search on this field. B. The Category field is used to narrow your results to the specific solicitation category you are searching for. C. The Type field is used to narrow your results to the specific type of solicitation you are searching for. D. The Status field is used to narrow results for a particular purpose. Currently, the Awarded status is not active in the VSS system. 2. Enter information into any of the four fields; you do not need to use all of them to conduct a search. 3. Click Go to complete your search. Understanding the Posted Solicitations Details The Summary button will only provide a pop up window with a brief overview of the solicitation. 1. Click on the Details button to view the specific information regarding the solicitation. Note - Currently, not all of the detail tabs are utilized in VSS.