The General Services Administration has launched an online database that will eventually consolidate nine different procurement lists into one, publicly searchable location.
The database, the System for Award Management, went live on Monday, July 30, 2012, and included the Central Contractor Registration — the government’s primary supplier database — the Online Representations and Certifications Application — a database of contractors’ services and qualifications — and the Excluded Parties List System — a database of individuals and businesses suspended and debarred from receiving federal contracts — in Phase 1 of the launch.
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