by jbs061609j3 — June 17, 2009—State and local governments now have faster and more direct access to many of the same vendors for products and services that federal agencies use, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced recently.
This system is called e-Buy, an online request for quotations for accessing GSA’s multiple awards schedule. GSA says that e-Buy leverages Web technology and the federal government’s buying power, ensuring state and local governments get the best value possible and that their purchases are fully compliant with government acquisition rules and requirements.
State and local customers can now access and request quotations from preapproved vendors providing disaster recovery, information technology, and Homeland Security products, services, and solutions available under GSA’s cooperative purchasing and disaster recovery purchasing programs.
Used in combination with GSA Advantage! and eLibrary, e-Buy ensures robust competition, enhances transparency, streamlines procurements, and leverages the capability of acquisition and procurement personnel, says GSA.
Additionally, e-Buy will soon implement systems enhancements allowing users to identify Recovery Act-funded acquisitions, making it easier to comply with mandatory reporting requirements.
