Use of FedConnect SOL-CI-13-00046

The EPA's Cincinnati Procurement Operation's Division (CPOD) will begin using Compusearch's FedConnect? as the communications web portal for solicitation SOL-CI-13-00046 as part of a pilot process. Therefore all potential offerors must be registered with FedConnect? in order to submit a proposal in response to the soliciation that is forthcoming for this requirement.

FedConnect? is a web portal that connects agencies and vendors to streamline the process of doing business with the federal government. It also provides an open channel of communication with the government that is both secure and auditable. Through FedConnect? contractors will be able to receive, review and respond to contract administration actions and documents such as correspondence, request for proposals, tasking instruments and contract modifications. There is no charge for using FedConnect?.

The pre-solicitation notice for this requirement will continue to be sent to FedBizOpps (FBO) and will also be made available on FedConnect?. However, the solicitation will be made available on the FedConnect? portal only and will not be posted on CPOD's internet site. CPOD will communicate with potential offerors via FedConnect? on matters related to the solicitation actions for this requirement.

Potential offerors can register with FedConnect? at www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/. Please note that FedConnect? is used by multiple federal agencies and therefore assistance with FedConnect? will be provided by Compusearch Software Systems, not the EPA. More information about registration requirements can be found by going to www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/FedConnect_Ready_Set_Go.pdf and downloading the FedConnect? Ready, Set, Go! Guide. If you need technical assistance in registering or for any other FedConnect? function, call the FedConnect? Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net

Additionally all potential offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to submit a proposal for this requirement, as this facilitates registration on FedConnect? and is required in order to be eligible for award. Registration may be completed and information regarding the registration process may be obtained at http://www.sam.gov. There is no charge for registration in SAM.