Vendor Self Service (VSS)

Vendors should not upgrade to Internet Explorer (IE) 8; as the Vendor Self Service System does not work with IE 8 currently. If you have upgraded to IE 8 you will need to go back to Internet Explorer and download and re-install IE 7 in order to use the Vendor Self Service website.

What is Vendor Self Service?

The Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal provides vendors with a single entry point to register, identify the commodities/services that their company provides, scan for opportunities and respond to solicitations using the web.

Once a vendor registers, they will receive email confirmation for a new bid, cancelled solicitation, amendment, or notification of award.

The vendor will also be able to view commodity history, ask questions, and browse for awards (pending and completed).

If you have questions, please call the Division of Purchases' VSS Help Desk at (207) 624-7889 or email VSS.helpdesk@maine.gov.

Vendor Registration or Activation Instructions:

Production Environment (VSS)

For Windows

Vendor Access: https://portalxs.bisoex.maine.gov/webapp/VSSPROD/Advantage

State User Access: https://portals.bisoe.state.me.us/webapp/VSSPROD/Advantage

For MAC

https://www.maine.gov/purchases/advantage_vss_prod.html

See below Demos for login instructions.

Vendor Demos

Note: In order to view the demos, Adobe Flash Player 9 is required.

To download Adobe Flash Player 9, install the following:

http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download.cgi?P1 Prod Version=ShockwaveFlash

System Requirements for Vendor Self-Service

Advantage 3.6 For Windows PC Users

Web Browser:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for Windows
Netscape 7.2 for Windows

*Popup blocker must be turned off

Vendor Help Desk

Help Desk Procedures (opens in a new window)
FAQ's (opens in a new window)

Advantage 3.6 For MAC Users

Web Browser:

Safari for MAC - OS X (10 or higher)

Citrix Download (for MAC users)

Commodity Codes

NIGP Codes (Link to Commodity Codes Listing)

DIVISION INFORMATION

HELPFUL LINKS