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

This document is a job aid explaining how to respond to a solicitation using the Sigma Vendor Self Service (VSS) online platform for state and local government procurement. The file provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for vendors to navigate the online solicitation response process, which includes selecting a solicitation, entering response details, attaching supporting files, adding comments or discounts, and submitting the final response.

The job aid outlines a five-step process for responding to solicitations: 1) Respond to Lines, 2) Criteria Response, 3) Attach Your Files, 4) Discounts/Comments, and 5) Review/Submit. It specifies allowable file types for attachments (including .doc, .docx, .pdf, .xls, .xlsx, .zip, .jpg, .txt, .xps, and .bmp) with a 6 MB per document size limit. The guide demonstrates how to select response types (such as "Bid"), enter contract amounts, add alternative specifications, and review submission details before final submission. The platform allows vendors to modify their response up until the solicitation's close date/time.