3.0 FedBizOpps for Buyers

Once you have practiced posting using the demo/training site, you are ready to begin using the FedBizOpps System. To access the FedBizOpps System, type "www.fedbizopps.gov" in the address bar of your web browser. Then, press the "Enter" key on your keyboard.

Figure 3.1: FedBizOpps Home Page

To logon as a government buyer, click on the "FedBizOpps Buyer" button.

Figure 3.2: FedBizOpps for Buyers

3.1 Obtaining a FedBizOpps User Account

For contracting officers who need to post procurement notices on FedBizOpps, and have not yet obtained a username and password, please click on the "Registration Form for Federal Users" link.

Privacy Act Routine Uses (5 USC § 522a as amended): Disclosure (or providing) the requested information is “voluntary”. Failure to provide the information, however, may significantly inhibit the ability of the individual and the Federal agency to effectively conduct eCommerce activities. This information will be used by the system to identify Federal users in support of eCommerce activities. By providing the requested information, the FBO administrator (agency, office or location) assumes all responsibilities for ensuring that the information provided on individual Federal users is correct and valid and is so maintained throughout the life of the system.

Figure 3.3: Registration Form for Federal Users

Once you have filled out the registration form and clicked on "Submit FBO Registration Form", your request will be forwarded to the FedBizOpps Agency Administrator for your agency. The FedBizOpps Agency Administrator for your agency will set up your user account and provide you with your logon information.

If you do not receive your username and password in a timely manner, please contact the help desk at 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov for your FedBizOpps Agency Administrator's contact information. Please be advised that this process may take several days.

3.2 Forgot Your Password?

If you already have a FedBizOpps user account, but have forgotten your username or password, you can obtain your username and password by clicking on the "Forgot your password" link.

 

Figure 3.4: FBO Password Finder

Enter your email address and click on "Send Request". You will then receive your username and password via email.

Please Note: The email address field is case sensitive. Please enter your email address exactly as indicated in your FedBizOpps account (all lowercase, all uppercase, etc.). If you enter your email address in a different case then that which is indicated in your account, you will receive an error message. If you are unable to use the "Forgot your password" link to obtain your password, please contact the FedBizOpps Help Desk, 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov, for assistance.

3.3 Buyer Login

To login, enter your username into the "User ID" field and your password into the "password" field. Then, click on the "Login" button.

Figure 3.5: FBO Buyers Posting Screen

Once you have entered your username and password, the system will transfer you to the initial FedBizOpps posting screen. This screen will display your name, as well as your Agency/Office/Location. The system consists of many screens, with menu buttons at the top of each page. A list and a brief description of these button features are as follows:

	This feature allows you to transfer from the Government "User" section of the application to the Vendor Module. Once you click on this button to enter the Vendor Module, you will need to log in again to return to the Buyer Module.
	This button allows you to create and post synopses, modifications, awards and other acquisition notices.
	This button allows you to edit acquisition notices that have been saved, but not posted.
	This button allows you to obtain a list of vendors interested in bidding on a solicitation. It also allows you to publish this list of interested vendors on FedBizOpps.
	This button allows you to upload solicitations, amendments and other related documents from your desktop computer to the FedBizOpps System.
	This button allows you to attach a URL address to a notice.
	This button allows you to move procurement notices from the 'active' to the 'archive' database.
	This button allows you to move procurement notices from the 'archive' to the 'active' database.
	This button allows you to delete synopses, solicitations, and related documents from the system. Please note: We do not recommend deleting information from FedBizOpps, as vendors may receive notification of the posting, or have viewed the posting, prior to deletion.
	This button allows designated Agency Administrators to add, update, and remove information about "Agency" "Offices", "Locations", and "Users". The "ADMIN" button is only available to those individuals designated as "Administrators" by their Agency FedBizOpps Administrator.
	This button allows designated Stat Reviewers to view FedBizOpps System statistics. The "STATS" button is only available to those individuals designated as "Stat Reviewers" by their Agency FedBizOpps Administrator.
	This button allows you to update information on your profile such as your name, telephone number, email address, etc.
	This button terminates the FedBizOpps System application, and transfers the "User" to the FedBizOpps "Login" page.

3.4 Buyer Profile

Before you begin posting to the FedBizOpps System, you will need to verify that your profile is correct. Each User is responsible for ensuring that their account information (Name, Title, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Email Address, Agency/Office/Location) is correct. You should verify this information first, as this information is extracted from your profile and displayed in the procurement notices you post on FedBizOpps.

To view your information, click on the "Profile" button.

Figure 3.6: Buyer Profile

The following restrictions apply to the information fields:

First Name:	Only alphabetic characters, punctuation marks, and a space between them.
Middle Initial:	Only one alphabetic character, a period with no space between them.
Last Name:	Only alphabetic characters, punctuation marks, and a space between them.
Title:	Only alphabetic characters and a space between words.
User Name:	Only ten (10) alphanumeric characters and no space between them.
Password:	Only eight (8) alphanumeric characters and no space between them.
Telephone:	Only numbers, parentheses, and dashes with a space between characters.
Fax:	Only numbers, parentheses, and dashes with a space between characters.
Email:	Only alphanumeric characters, a period, an "@" symbol, and no space between characters.

If you wish to cancel information that you have entered, click on the "Cancel" button at the bottom of the page. If you wish to return to the previous page, click on the application "Back" button. Otherwise, fill out the required information and click on the "Save" button. After the "Save" action is completed, the system returns you to the main posting screen as shown in Figure 3.5 above.

If your Agency, Office or Location information is incorrect, or if you would like to change your username, you will need to contact your Agency FedBizOpps Administrator for further assistance. If you do not have contact information for your Agency FedBizOpps Administrator, please contact the FedBizOpps Help Desk at 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov for assistance.