The following describes how this gateway works from a Contract Primes perspective:

	The Contract Prime section of the gateway contains information on the benefits of nGAP (Overview) and a brief summary of how nGAP works (this document- nGAP Process).  It also includes a sign up section where you can register to join nGAP after you have reviewed the above information.
	As part of your registration process, you will:
		Complete a standard registration form
		Read and electronically approve terms and conditions
		Attach the contract/vehicle information you want included in nGAP
		Submit a set of qualitative words or certifications that distinguish you from other vendors
	After registering and receiving a log-in ID and password, you are ready to participate in opportunities from Buyers who use nGAP.
	Once a Buyer logs in, they can search nGAP contracts/vehicles and vendor certifications/key word entries.
	Buyer can search by multiple means.  A search can specify a standard identifier code, such as a NAICS or NIGC.
	If more qualitative requirements exist, Buyers can search on key words.
	As part of this selection process, Buyers can specify contract type and/or set aside (8a, Disadvantaged Small Business, etc) they want to see included in the results.
	Buyers can search on keywords. The result of the search is a list of entries who meet the criteria selected by the Buyer.
	From this list Buyer can chose to contact one or more Primes.  This is often done by email through nGAP.  Buyer may attach a Statement of Work (SOW), Purchase Requisition, or any other material that helps describe the Buyer’s specific need.
	After reviewing vendor responses Buyer selects the best value and continues their internal approval process.
	Once a Task Order is created within Buyer’s legacy system, the Task Order is awarded to Prime and Task Order info is then entered into nGAP by Buyer.

Look for the upcoming demo to get a fuller understanding of how nGAP works and how it can save you time and money.  In the meantime, please call and talk to one of our contract professionals.

Click here to sign up as a Contract Prime and check out why nGAP is a low cost way to leverage your government contracts to their maximum.