Materiel Purchasing Bureau - Vendor Information

Q: How do I create a login for your website?

A: We don't currently have a vendor portal that requires an account to log in. All State Purchasing Bureau bid opportunities are posted publicly to our website at: https://das.nebraska.gov/materiel/bid-opportunities.html

A: Nope! All bids are posted to our website at:
https://das.nebraska.gov/materiel/bid-opportunities.html

Q: How do I view current bid opportunities?

A: All State Purchasing Bureau bid opportunities are posted publicly to our website at:

https://das.nebraska.gov/materiel/bid-opportunities.html

A: Active contracts maintained by the State Purchasing Bureau are posted publicly to https://www.nebraska.gov/das/materiel/purchasing/contract_search/index.php

For contracts NOT maintained by the State Purchasing Bureau please visit https://statecontracts.nebraska.gov

This is a public a searchable database containing state contracts active on and after January 1, 2014, that are a basis for an expenditure of state funds. This database has been established in accordance with Nebraska Revised Statute § 84-602.04 and is administered by the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services Materiel Division.

Q: I don't see any bid opportunities for my products/services. Can agencies make small purchases from my company directly?

Q: How do I show my products and/or services to agencies to see if they are interested?

A: Currently there is no formal process for product demonstration. You’re welcome to reach out the agency. Please note if a solicitation is currently open for your product/service, you should only contact the point-of-contact listed in the solicitation.

Q: Can I send information about my products and/or services to individual agencies?

Q: How do I become a subcontractor for a current State contractor?

A: The State Purchasing Bureau is not involved with the subcontracting process for current contracted vendors. Any inquiries should be directed to the contracted vendor.

Q: I received a Contract Compliance Request - what is this?

A: The Contract Compliance Request is a formal notification from an agency to their vendor of unsatisfactory performance.

For full program details please view the Vendor Performance Program Guide at https://das.nebraska.gov/forms/index.html#materiel-state-purchasing-vendor-performance

Q: I received a notification that an agency has submitted a Contract Non-Compliance Notice relating to a State of Nebraska customer - what is this?

Contract Non-Compliance Notice is an agency's request to DAS Materiel/SPB for resolution facilitation assistance if they are unable to resolve an issue after sending a Contract Compliance Request – or experience an issue that becomes a significant matter of public safety. DAS Materiel/SPB will send a notification to the vendor as a formal warning that the vendor needs to take corrective actions to comply with the contract.

Instructions specific to your notice will provide additional context. If you have any questions about a notification that your organization has received, please reach out to the State of Nebraska contact that sent you the notification.

For full program details please view the Vendor Performance Program Guide at https://das.nebraska.gov/forms/index.html#materiel-state-purchasing-vendor-performance

Q: I received a Contract Compliance Request - Is this Legitimate?

If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of the notice, feel free to contact DAS Materiel - State Purchasing Bureau to verify at 402-471-6500.

Your organization should:
1. Review the request to understand the issue being experienced by the customer agency
2. Review the desired outcome requested by the customer agency
3. Confirm receipt of the notice to the State of Nebraska contact as requested
4. Review the communication you received from your point of contact for instructions specific to your performance notice

Q: Are Vendor Performance Notices part of my company's permanent record with the State?

A: All Vendor Performance Notices sent to vendors are kept on file in our system for 8 years, available to be viewed by any agency inquiring about vendor performance history with the State.