6.0 Creating a Modification

Please Note: When a user logs into the FedBizOpps System, the user is issued a session number. There is a thirty (30) minute time limit for each user when using the FedBizOpps system . Once thirty minutes has passed, the system will terminate the session and the user will receive a "Your session has timed out." message. When this situation occurs, the user should log into the system again to start a new session. When the session times out, any unsaved and non-posted data is lost.

You can create a “Modification” if you need to change information in a posted synopsis. You can create a “Amendment” if you need to change information in a posted combined synopsis/solicitation. You can modify the synopsis to change:

• Response Date
• Point of Contact(s)
• Description
• Place of Contract Performance
• Set Aside
• Archiving Policy
  

You cannot modify:

• Classification Code
• NAICS Code
• Title
• Contracting Office Address
• Solicitation Number

To modify a synopsis, click on the "CREATE" button.

Figure 6.1: Create a Modification

Select the "Action Code", "M = Modification to a Previous Notice". Click on the "Next" button.

Figure 6.2: Modification Screen

If you wish to return to the previous screen, click on the application "Back" button. Otherwise, select a synopsis file from the pull-down list under the heading called "Select a Synopsis". Click on the "Next" button, and the following screen is displayed:

Figure 6.3: Modification to a Previous Notice Worksheet

Please Note: Before you begin, please refer to the templates listed under the “Interface Description” link on the FedBizOpps home page. These templates will specify character limitations for each field.

Once you have filled in the appropriate fields, you may choose to "Preview", "Save", or "Post" the information, or select the "Clear Form" button to erase the information on the form and start over again.

Please Note: If you exit without saving or posting, your data will be lost and you will need to recreate the notice.

The “Save” feature will allow you to edit and post your data at a later time. You will be able to edit and post using the “Edit” feature described in the Section 5 of this manual. If you were to click on “Save”, you would receive the following confirmation screen:

Figure 6.4: Save Confirmation

Instead of clicking on “Save”, click on “Post”.

Please Note: We do not recommend that you click on “Preview”. You will receive a preview screen when you click on “Post”.

Figure 6.5: Pre-Post Summary

Use the scroll bar on the right side of the page to review the data and reach the bottom of the Pre-Post Summary screen. If you need to make any changes to the data, click on “No” under “Are you sure you want to post this notice?”. Clicking on “No” will take you back to the “Modification to a Previous Notice Worksheet” where you can make any necessary changes. You may choose to post at that time by clicking on “Yes” under “Are you sure you want to post this notice?”.

Click on “Yes” to post the Modification.

Figure 6.6: Confirmation Screen

If your notice posted successfully, you will receive a confirmation screen.

Click on “Ok” to clear the confirmation screen or “Ok – Receive Notice in 24h” to clear the confirmation screen and register to receive an email notification from the FedBizOpps System within 24 hours. This email notification will provide a link to your recently posted data on FedBizOpps.

Once you have posted the notice, we recommend that you check the status of your posting on FedBizOpps. Instructions on how to check the status of your posting can be found in Section 13 of this manual.

If you receive anything other than a confirmation screen, please check the status of your posting on FedBizOpps. If your notice is not on FedBizOpps, please contact the FedBizOpps Help Desk at 877-472-3779 or fbo.support@gsa.gov for assistance.