How to Respond to a Solicitation on Vendor Self Service (VSS)- SERVICE.pdf

This is a system user guide document detailing the steps for responding to solicitations through the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system. The guide outlines a 5-step process for submitting responses: Respond to Lines, Criteria Response, Attach Your Files, Discounts/Comments, and Review/Submit. The document provides detailed screenshots and instructions for navigating through each step, including selecting appropriate response types, entering pricing information, attaching required documentation, and submitting final responses.

The guide specifies technical requirements such as allowable file types (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .zip, .jpg, .txt, .xps and .bmp) with a 6MB size limit per document for attachments. It includes functionality for entering unit prices, delivery days, contract amounts, and comments. The system allows vendors to modify their responses any time before the solicitation close date/time, with specific procedures covered in Section 5 Solicitation Responses. The document appears to be part of a larger training or instruction manual, as indicated by the page numbers 72-77.