Connect GSA eBuy to SamSearch to receive private RFQs and RFPs in Search under the GSA eBuy source — without checking eBuy separately.
You must be an administrator on your GSA eBuy account to add a Point of Contact (POC).
What this integration does
GSA eBuy sends private requests for quotes (RFQs) and proposals (RFPs) to contractors on GSA schedules. After setup, those opportunities appear in SamSearch on the Search page under the GSA eBuy source.
Part 1 — Start in SamSearch
Open Settings
Click your name in the bottom-left corner of SamSearch, then select Settings.
Open Integrations
Scroll to the bottom of Settings and find the Integrations section.
Manage GSA eBuy
Under GSA eBuy, click Manage.
The GSA eBuy panel shows your integration status and the email SamSearch uses for this connection.
- Click Copy next to the email address shown by SamSearch.
- Keep this panel open — you will paste that email into GSA eBuy in Part 2.
Part 2 — Add SamSearch in GSA eBuy
Step 1 — Log in to GSA eBuy
Go to ebuy.gsa.gov and sign in with your GSA credentials.
Step 2 — Open your Profile
Click the Profile tab in the top navigation.
Step 3 — Add a new Point of Contact
Click Add a new POC to a Category.
Step 4 — Fill in the form
| Field | Value |
|---|
| Name | SamSearch |
| Phone | N/A |
| Email | Paste the email you copied from SamSearch (Part 1) |
| SIN | All (or all applicable SINs for your categories) |
Click Add to save.
Part 3 — Activate in SamSearch
- Return to Settings → Integrations → GSA eBuy → Manage in SamSearch.
- Click Start integration.
SamSearch shows Awaiting SamSearch setup until your POC is added in eBuy. After eBuy recognizes the POC, status updates to Active — usually within 24 hours.
When active, private eBuy RFQs and RFPs appear on the Search page under the GSA eBuy source.
Troubleshooting
Status stays on “Awaiting setup”
- Confirm you pasted the email from SamSearch (not a different address) into the eBuy POC form.
- Confirm you clicked Start integration in SamSearch after adding the POC.
- Allow up to 24 hours for activation.
No GSA eBuy results in Search
- Check that integration status is Active in Settings → Integrations.
- Select the GSA eBuy source on the Search page.
Still stuck? Contact support@samsearch.co with your SamSearch account email and a screenshot of your GSA eBuy integration status.