GSA modifies eMod
GSA has introduced a new modification type, “Close Contract for New Awards,” in eMod.
Tag: eMod
You’ll Need an ID for That
Beginning March 8, contractors must use their FAS ID account to log-in to eOffer and eMod, the portals allowing vendors to manage contract offers and modifications under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule.
GSA developed FAS ID to tighten the security around the log-in process for contract management sites. Users enter an email address and password then proceed through a multifactor authentication process. GSA has already transitioned eBuy, FAS Sales Reporting Portal, GSA Advantage Purchase Order Portal, GSA Vendor Portal, and the Mass Mod Portal to FAS ID login.
After March 8th, contractors no longer need digital certificates to log in to eOffer and eMod; however, contractors should keep them on file for other applications.
March 6 and 7, prior to the transition, eOffer, and eMod portals will be offline and unavailable to users. GSA urges vendors to plan ahead!
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Digital Certs, Out; Docusign, In
As of 30 November 30, all Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) holders are required to use DocuSign to digitally sign Documents in eOffer and eMod. (GSA Interact, October 28, 2020)
Additionally, GSA plans for the eOffer and eMod system to join FAS systems, including FAS Sales Reporting Portal (SRP), GSA Advantage Purchase Order Portal, GSA Vendor Portal, eBuy Seller, and the Mass Mod Portal, using GSA’s FAS ID multi-factor authentication (MFA). GSA’s FAS ID, allows contractors to access GSA applications using a single email and password. This transition will take place in Q2 of 2021.
During 25 – 29 November, contractors and offerors will not be allowed to submit offers and/or requests for modifications in eOffer and eMod. GSA advises planning ahead! If your document requires a contracting officer’s signature, it must be obtained by 23 November 2020. (ibid)
Digital certificates are required until the transition to DocuSign and GSA FAS ID is complete. Although digital certificates are not required once DocuSign is complete, those certificates may be required by other government agencies or private companies, therefore GSA advises holding onto your hard copies. (ibid)
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