Performing OASIS Market Research

Review the below process to have a successful experience with Symphony for OASIS. The required URL for OASIS ordering activities is https://oasis.app.cloud.gov/.  The steps for Market Research or a Request for Information (RFI) require these details.

1. Start the Request

From Quick Actions: Click Conduct Market Research (see Figure 1). Select the Contract Vehicle. 2. Enter the Title Enter the Market Research title and click Save. Follow the left navigation menu from top to bottom to complete the request.

Figure 1. Quick Actions for Orders or Market Research

3. Add Points of Contact

Add Contact Information for the Ordering Contracting Officer (OCO) and the Contracting Specialist (CS). When adding Points of Contact, follow the prompts (see Figure 2).

Figure 2. The Points of Contact screen

1. Click the +Add button.
2. Users can assign themselves (Self) or another registered user in Symphony.
3. To assign someone else, enter the name of the person to INVITE. 
   The suggestion box will search for a user after typing three characters.
4. Save or cancel the changes.

4. Select Contract Types

Symphony presents the Contract Types available. Select the Contract Type(s) that apply to the market research as needed.

5. Set the Order Processing Schedule

Set the parameters for the Symphony scheduler. Parameters are:

• Release Date if supported.
• Question Period if applicable.
• Submission Deadline for information.

6. Choose the Fair Opportunity

Filter the Contract Holders by Pools and SBA designations to select contractors for the market research. Users must choose at least one Contract Holder and may choose more than one pool.  If there is an Exception to Fair Opportunity, use the link to provide a Fair Opportunity Exception Justification (see Figure 3). 7. Include Attachments Upload required documents or add files to the appropriate folder types listed in the drop-down.

Figure 3. Exceptions to Fair Opportunity require a reason.

8. Review Documents

Authorized users can access the document library at any time to see what documents exist. POCs should confirm that files are in the appropriate folders for visibility. Return to the attachments tab to make changes. 

9. Release Request

Symphony will advises users of any validation errors in the request before submission.

• Submit Market Research: Once satisfied with the request, the Contracting Officer named on the order can submit it for release. 

• Cancel Market Research: Users can cancel the request at any time before release. Provide a reason for the cancellation and click Cancel Market Research. 

Track the Approval History

Users can see the history of their Market Research in the Approval History tab. 

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