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The federal government’s public contract-opportunity notice system.

Designed for

Businesses searching federal procurement notices.

What it provides

Search access to pre-solicitation, solicitation, award, and sole-source notices.

Important limits

SAM.gov is primarily a notice system; each opportunity controls its own response method and requirements.

Classifications

portal

Opportunity coverage

Pre-solicitation notices, solicitations, award notices, and sole-source notices.

Public search

No. Anyone may search public contract opportunities.

Account requirements

An account enables saved searches, follows, and interested-vendor functions; response requirements vary.

Separate requirements

Entity registration, certifications, set-asides, and other qualifications are separate.

Alternate systems

The notice may require submission through an agency system, email, or another stated method.

System warning

FedBizOpps/FBO.gov is retired. Use SAM.gov and follow the current notice.

Official source owner

U.S. General Services Administration

A notice does not establish eligibility or registration, and submission instructions vary by opportunity.

GSA’s electronic request and response tool for supported acquisition vehicles.

Designed for

Eligible contract holders viewing and responding to requests under supported GSA acquisition vehicles.

What it provides

Access to RFIs, RFQs, and task-order solicitations sent to qualifying vehicle and category holders.

Important limits

GSA eBuy is not an open-market replacement for SAM.gov. Sellers generally need an applicable supported contract or vehicle.

Classifications

portal

Opportunity coverage

Requests for information, quotes, and proposals supported by the applicable acquisition vehicle.

Public search

Yes. Seller access is tied to supported contract or acquisition-vehicle eligibility.

Account requirements

Qualifying contract holders use authorized eBuy access to view and respond.

Separate requirements

The applicable contract, vehicle, domain, category, or SIN eligibility is separate and controlling.

Alternate systems

Open-market federal notices remain on SAM.gov or the response method named by the agency.

System warning

Do not treat eBuy as a replacement for SAM.gov Contract Opportunities.

Official source owner

U.S. General Services Administration

Holding or accessing a vehicle does not guarantee receipt of a request or an award.

The Commonwealth’s public procurement-opportunity and award discovery portal.

Designed for

Businesses researching Pennsylvania solicitations and procurement records.

What it provides

Search access to solicitation notices, awards, contracts, emergency procurements, sole-source notices, and upcoming procurements.

Important limits

Pennsylvania uses connected but distinct systems; the notice identifies the required response path.

Classifications

portal

Opportunity coverage

Commonwealth solicitations, tabulations, awards, contracts, emergency and sole-source notices, and upcoming procurements.

Public search

No for public discovery.

Account requirements

Registration may be required for alerts or response submission in the system named by the notice.

Separate requirements

PA Supplier Portal registration, business certification, and ITQ prequalification are distinct.

Alternate systems

Certain RFP, ITQ, RFQ, construction, and PennDOT opportunities may use JAGGAER, ECMS, e-Builder, or another identified process.

System warning

Use the current system and instructions named in each Commonwealth notice.

Official source owner

Pennsylvania Department of General Services

Registration, certification, prequalification, and contract award are separate from public notice discovery.

The New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property eProcurement portal.

Designed for

Businesses searching New Jersey State bids, contracts, documents, amendments, and vendor information.

What it provides

Public discovery plus vendor enrollment, quote submission, contract search, and profile functions.

Important limits

NJSTART registration is separate from business registration, SBE/MBE/WBE certification, and public-works requirements.

Classifications

portal

Opportunity coverage

DPP bids, documents, amendments, contracts, vendor information, purchase orders, and related records.

Public search

No for Find a Bid and public contract discovery.

Account requirements

Enrollment is required for vendor-profile functions, notifications, and electronic quote submission.

Separate requirements

Business registration, certification, public-works registration, and solicitation qualifications are separate.

Alternate systems

Some agencies and authorities publish or receive responses through additional official processes.

System warning

Use current NJSTART documents and amendments; the solicitation controls.

Official source owner

New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property

Source updated

Vendor guidance updated June 29, 2026

A registered vendor record does not mean the business holds a State contract.

Delaware’s public directory for formal State procurement notices.

Designed for

Businesses browsing State of Delaware RFPs, ITBs, RFIs, and related opportunity information.

What it provides

Public access to current solicitation notices and documents.

Important limits

A notice may require another submission platform. MyMarketplace notifications and eSupplier financial registration serve different purposes.

Classifications

portal

Opportunity coverage

Formal Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, Requests for Information, and related notices.

Public search

No for browsing the public directory.

Account requirements

Notification registration is separate; response-platform accounts depend on the solicitation.

Separate requirements

Bid notifications, contract response, and eSupplier financial registration are distinct processes.

Alternate systems

Individual notices may direct vendors to Bonfire or another stated response process.

System warning

Use MyMarketplace and the current Bid Solicitation Directory guidance.

Official source owner

State of Delaware Government Support Services

Always use the submission method and deadline stated in the solicitation.

Maryland’s online procurement system for State and participating public-entity opportunities.

Designed for

Businesses searching notices from State agencies and participating counties, local governments, schools, and universities.

What it provides

Bid discovery, notices, vendor registration, online response functions for some bids, and public results.

Important limits

Some eMMA records are notices that direct vendors to another response process.

Classifications

portal

Opportunity coverage

State and participating public-entity procurement notices, solicitations, public contracts, and results.

Public search

No for public solicitations and contracts.

Account requirements

Registration is needed for notifications, vendor functions, and electronic submission where supported.

Separate requirements

Small Business Reserve, MBE, VSBE, and other qualifications remain separate.

Alternate systems

Certain Maryland transportation construction and maintenance opportunities use Bid Express.

System warning

eMMA replaced the prior eMaryland Marketplace system; use current eMMA guidance.

Official source owner

Maryland Department of General Services, Office of State Procurement

The response method in the solicitation governs even when the notice appears in eMMA.

The District’s OCP public clearinghouse for procurement forecasts, solicitations, contracts, purchase orders, payments, and independent-agency links.

Designed for

Businesses researching District procurement opportunities and records.

What it provides

Public search across OCP solicitations and procurement transparency modules.

Important limits

District procurement is split across OCP, DGS, and independent-agency systems.

Classifications

portal

Opportunity coverage

Forecasts, open and archived solicitations, contracts, purchase orders, payments, and independent-agency resources.

Public search

No for portal search.

Account requirements

Registration or submission access depends on the procurement and responsible agency.

Separate requirements

Certified Business Enterprise certification is separate from portal discovery and vendor registration.

Alternate systems

DGS and independent agencies may publish opportunities or require responses through their own systems.

System warning

Check the responsible agency and current solicitation instructions before responding.

Official source owner

District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement

A forecast is not a solicitation, and a central record may direct vendors to another official agency process.

Virginia’s procurement marketplace for State entities and many participating local public bodies.

Designed for

Businesses searching Virginia public opportunities and registering to sell to participating entities.

What it provides

Public opportunity discovery plus supplier registration, notifications, ordering, and procurement information.

Important limits

Virginia SWaM certification is separate from eVA registration.

Classifications

portal

Opportunity coverage

Solicitations and purchasing activity from State agencies, colleges, universities, and many local governments.

Public search

No for Virginia Business Opportunities public search.

Account requirements

Supplier registration enables bidder-list placement, notifications, and vendor functions.

Separate requirements

SWaM certification and solicitation-specific qualifications are separate.

Alternate systems

Some Virginia Department of Transportation highway construction opportunities use Bid Express.

System warning

Use the current eVA opportunity record and any agency-specific response instructions.

Official source owner

Commonwealth of Virginia Department of General Services, Division of Purchases and Supply

Registration and certification do not guarantee an opportunity or award.

The City of Philadelphia’s official cross-system discovery hub for contract opportunities.

Designed for

Businesses searching City supply, service, equipment, public-works, concessions, and professional-services opportunities.

What it provides

Search across opportunity sources used by the City.

Important limits

PHLContracts and eContract Philly support different contract types. Registration in one does not replace registration in the other.

Classifications

portal

Opportunity coverage

City supplies, services, equipment, public works, concessions, and professional-services opportunities.

Public search

No for Contracts Hub discovery.

Account requirements

PHLContracts is used for supplies, services, equipment, public works, and concessions; eContract Philly is used for professional services.

Separate requirements

Registration, local-business preferences, certifications, fees, and solicitation qualifications are separate.

Alternate systems

PHLContracts and eContract Philly are both official systems used for different contract types.

System warning

Registration in one Philadelphia procurement system does not replace registration in the other.

Official source owner

City of Philadelphia

Follow the opportunity into the identified system and meet that system’s registration and submission requirements.