> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.samsearch.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# GSA eBuy Setup

> Receive private RFQs and RFPs from GSA eBuy directly in SamSearch

<Tip>
  Connect GSA eBuy to SamSearch to receive private RFQs and RFPs in Search under the **GSA eBuy** source — without checking eBuy separately.
</Tip>

<Warning>
  You must be an **administrator** on your GSA eBuy account to add a Point of Contact (POC).
</Warning>

## 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.

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## Part 1 — Start in SamSearch

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Click your **name** in the bottom-left corner of SamSearch, then select **Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Integrations">
    Scroll to the bottom of Settings and find the **Integrations** section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage GSA eBuy">
    Under **GSA eBuy**, click **Manage**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/samsearch/j0NXcEMM25lOTmpy/images/gsa/integrations-settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=j0NXcEMM25lOTmpy&q=85&s=dab6656317f68101d6816b43b22bf9d2" alt="Integrations section in Settings with GSA eBuy and Manage button" width="1024" height="237" data-path="images/gsa/integrations-settings.png" />

The **GSA eBuy** panel shows your integration status and the email SamSearch uses for this connection.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/samsearch/j0NXcEMM25lOTmpy/images/gsa/ebuy-manage.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=j0NXcEMM25lOTmpy&q=85&s=1042e7e8e67fc54a7efb783efc2c75f6" alt="GSA eBuy integration panel with copy email and setup steps" width="712" height="600" data-path="images/gsa/ebuy-manage.png" />

1. Click **Copy** next to the email address shown by SamSearch.
2. Keep this panel open — you will paste that email into GSA eBuy in Part 2.

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## Part 2 — Add SamSearch in GSA eBuy

**Step 1 — Log in to GSA eBuy**

Go to [ebuy.gsa.gov](https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov) and sign in with your GSA credentials.

**Step 2 — Open your Profile**

Click the **Profile** tab in the top navigation.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/samsearch/0Q_wEPN9PhIuTTZN/images/gsa/image(414).png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0Q_wEPN9PhIuTTZN&q=85&s=340d8927358a03f0754b404c7f35c405" alt="eBuy top navigation with Profile tab highlighted" width="546" height="73" data-path="images/gsa/image(414).png" />

**Step 3 — Add a new Point of Contact**

Click **Add a new POC to a Category**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/samsearch/0Q_wEPN9PhIuTTZN/images/gsa/image(415).png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0Q_wEPN9PhIuTTZN&q=85&s=a609f992204678a8e25f98dfbe8f0fcf" alt="Add a new POC to a Category button in eBuy" width="649" height="242" data-path="images/gsa/image(415).png" />

**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.

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## Part 3 — Activate in SamSearch

1. Return to **Settings → Integrations → GSA eBuy → Manage** in SamSearch.
2. 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.

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## 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](mailto:support@samsearch.co) with your SamSearch account email and a screenshot of your GSA eBuy integration status.