Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS)
Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) is the official state procurement portal for Kentucky. Vendors register here to receive bid notifications and submit responses on Kentucky state agency contracts.
Portal URL: https://www.eprocurement.ky.gov/
How to register on Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS)
Register through Kentucky eProcurement for state contracts. Some agencies use Vendor Self Service exclusively.
Cost: Free. Vendor registration on Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) does not require payment. Some ancillary certifications (Kentucky Resident Bidder Preference) are handled by separate Kentucky agencies.
Small business and set-aside programs
Kentucky operates the following programs. Certification is separate from Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) vendor registration but is recognized on state contracts:
- Kentucky Resident Bidder Preference
- Kentucky Veterans/Service-Disabled Veterans Preference
Governing law
Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 45A (Procurement Code)
Kentucky resident bidder preference applies in tied or close pricing situations.
Common questions about Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS)
What is Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS)?
Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) is the official state procurement portal for Kentucky. Register through Kentucky eProcurement for state contracts. Some agencies use Vendor Self Service exclusively.
How do I register on Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS)?
Register through Kentucky eProcurement for state contracts. Some agencies use Vendor Self Service exclusively. The registration is free and typically completed online at https://www.eprocurement.ky.gov/.
What is the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) login URL?
Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) is accessed at https://www.eprocurement.ky.gov/. Registered vendors log in there to view solicitations and submit bids on Kentucky state contracts.
Are there small-business or set-aside programs on Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS)?
Yes. Kentucky operates the following preference and set-aside programs relevant to Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) bidders: Kentucky Resident Bidder Preference, Kentucky Veterans/Service-Disabled Veterans Preference. Each has its own certification process.
What law governs procurement through Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS)?
Kentucky procurement is governed by Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 45A (Procurement Code). Kentucky resident bidder preference applies in tied or close pricing situations.
Where do I find current Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) opportunities?
Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) publishes opportunities at https://www.eprocurement.ky.gov/. ProcureTap also aggregates Kentucky state contracts plus every county, city, school district, hospital, and university procurement system in the state — updated every 6 hours.