What is Sourcing?
BAE Systems uses Exostar’s Managed Access Gateway (MAG) for hosting and managing partner access to the Sourcing application. The eRFx functionality allows the creation of a tendering/sourcing/procurement which consists of steps to form a complete project. The project can contain several events or sourcing stages.
| Common Terms |
|---|
| RFI = Request for Information |
| RFP = Request for Proposal |
| RFQ = Request for Quotation |
| EoL = Expression of Interest |
User Guides
To learn how to perform an action below, click on the hyperlink guide name to view step-by-step instructions.
| Guide Name | Guide Description |
|---|---|
| Create Tender | Provides instructions on how to create tenders and questionnaires. |
| Mini Tenders | Provides instructions on how to create and view mini tenders. |
| Evaluating eAuction and Tender | Provides instructions on how to monitor and evaluate tenders. |
| Create New Supplier | Provides instructions on how to create and include suppliers to your tender. |
| Event Wizard | Provides instructions on the five stages for creating events. |
| Monitor eAuctions | Provides instructions on how to monitor eAuctions. |
| Award eAuction or Tender | Provides instructions on how to award eRFx’s, eAuction’s and create Best and Final Offer (BAFO). |
| Respond to Tenders and Participate in eAuctions | Provides instructions on how to respond to tenders and respond to eAuctions. |
| Quick Quotes | Provides instructions on how to create and monitor Quick Quotes. |