What is e-Buy?
e-Buy is an online procurement for government buyers to request quotes from GSA Schedule vendors. It is an electronic Request for Quote (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) system designed to allow government buyers to request information from GSA contract holders, research and find responsible vendors, and prepare RFQs/RFPs online.
e-Buy facilitates the request for and submission of quotes or proposals for commercial products, services available through GSA Federal Supply Schedules. Using the e-Buy system, Federal buyers may prepare and post an RFQ/RFP for specific products and services for a specified period of time. Once posted, contractors (sellers) may review the request and post a response.
e-Buy was designed to bring ease and versatility to online procurement. With eBuy, federal buyers can:
- Receive quotes on millions of products and services
- Find sources of supply
- Seek information
- Procure complex requirements by attaching statements of work
- Request large dollar items
- Establish Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) pricing
With e-Buy, GSA contractors can tap into a new large customer base for their products and services and:
- Increase sales
- Access to all RFQ/RFPs placed under categories for which you hold contracts
- Receive email notices of RFQ/RFP opportunities