HOW to Respond to a Solicitation on Vendor Self Service (VSS)- SERVICE Job Aid.pdf

This is a training guide for using the Vendor Self Service (VSS) system to respond to government solicitations. The document outlines a detailed 11-step process for submitting responses through VSS, including selecting solicitations, entering response details, attaching required documents, and submitting final responses. The guide demonstrates how to navigate through five key stages: Respond to Lines, Criteria Response, Attach Your Files, Discounts/Comments, and Review/Submit.

The document provides specific technical guidance including allowable file types (.doc, .docx, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .zip, .jpg, .txt, .xps and .bmp) with a 6MB per document size limit for attachments. It explains how to enter unit prices, delivery days, contract amounts, and comments in the appropriate fields. The guide also notes that responses can be modified any time before the solicitation close date/time, and confirms successful submission with a confirmation page showing the response has been recorded in the system.