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Learn about the transition of FBO to Beta.SAM happening on November 9th. Discover the schedule, resources, and what to expect during this switch. Get ready for the change with our informative session.
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Beta.SAM Transition Working Group FedBizOpps (FBO) to Business Opportunities August 14, 2019
FBO Transition to Beta.SAM • FBO capabilities are scheduled to transition to Beta.SAM the weekend of November 9th (Veterans’ Day) • Specific transition schedule will be announced by GSA as it nears, but expect a freeze of FBO that weekend for: • Posting and editing notices • Adding or changing offices • Adding or changing users • Transition will occur over the long weekend to help ensure minimal downtime during business hours • In preparation for the transition of capabilities – the test site (also known as the alpha site) https://alpha.sam.gov/ is open NOW for testing
Resources: • DoD Procurement Toolbox: https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/ • beta.SAM tab: https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/betasam • GSA’s library of videos: https://beta.sam.gov/help/library?types=3&type=title • Open GSA for interface connection services: https://open.gsa.gov/ • Opportunities API: https://open.gsa.gov/api/opportunities-api/ • Opportunities SOAP: https://open.gsa.gov/api/opportunities-soap-api/ • NOTICE: SOAP services will be discontinued within one year!
What we are covering today • Updated system access procedures – answering questions since last meeting • Requesting user roles • Role administration • Creating a notice (may get bumped to next week based on time) • Next meeting: • Planned data and user migration information