The return routing is reversed. Vendors gain access to more government requirements and have greater opportunities to compete for increased business.
Internet offers an alternative to direct line connections.
The pilot has been operational since October 1992 and has documented the process improvements indicated. Refinements to the system are being made and it will be exported to other sites in the near future. Further enhancements are planned in phases and include contract administration, small dollar service procurements, user access to an item description database and inclusion of large dollar solicitations, specifications and contracts. The modular development allows the vast majority of the system to work with other agency systems with minimal software development needed. Initial results indicate the exciting possibilities of this system.