Before You Begin


If you are submitting an eOffer:


1. Have you reviewed the solicitation you want to make an offer against?

Download and read the solicitation for the MAS Schedule that you want to make an offer against by either going to FBO.gov or to eLibrary.gov. This will help you determine what artifacts are required to make an offer against the schedule.


2. Have you passed the “Pathways to Success” training?

  • A prerequisite for participation in the MAS Schedules Program is the successful completion of the "Pathway to Success" education seminar. Vendors may attend either a live presentation or complete the web based presentation posted on the Vendor Support Center (VSC) under the "Vendor Training" tab. Pathway to Success is designed to assist prospective GSA Schedule contractors in making informed business decisions as to whether obtaining a GSA Schedule contract is in their best interests. The presentation provides background information on the GSA Schedules Program and encompasses a variety of other topics, including:
  • What are GSA's expectations for a vendor to become a successful Schedule contractor;
  • How to compete and succeed as a GSA Schedule contractor in the government marketplace;
  • How to develop a GSA Schedule-specific business plan; and
  • How to submit a quality offer, the proposal submission process, and the GSA Schedule solicitation.

3. Did you get your DUNS number?

  • Go to the DUNs and Bradstreet page and apply for a DUNs number.

  • 4. Have you registered with CCR and ORCA?

  • Go to the www.bpn.gov/ccr web page to register your company with CCR.
  • Go to the www.orca.bpn.govweb page to register your company with ORCA

  • 5. Have you applied for a Digital Certificate?

    • Are You Qualified for a “No Cost” digital certificate?
    • You may receive 2 “No Cost” digital certificates per DUNs Number. After the two “No Cost” certificates, you must purchase any additional certificate at your own expense. To apply click here.

    6. If you have done all of the above, enter “eOffer” at the right.