Electronic Data Interchange or EDI, is a type of paid commercial software that allows computer-to-computer exchange of business information using a standardized format (ANSI X12). 

The VSC provides online SIP Training sessions every Wednesday at 1PM.  The SIP training will alternate between product and service-oriented sessions. The training sessions typically last approximately 2 hours. 

A maximum of 20 contractors can be trained during each session.

PRODUCT TRAINING SESSIONS
Product training sessions will cover the following topics:

The Vendor Support Center (VSC) has a dedicated staff to assist when you need assistance or encounter problems. Please contact the VSC staff Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, at (877) 495-4849, or via email at vendor.support@gsa.gov.
 

The SIP User Guide provides a detailed look at the processes, procedures and tools available in the SIP software.  Use this guide as a user manual for all your SIP questions.

SIP User Guide (pdf)
 

The SIP program allows you to import product data from a file/database that is already established on your computer/system.

SIP Excel Import Instructions (xls)
 

Before uploading your GSA Advantage electronic catalog using SIP, please review these helpful tips to ensure successful processing:

SIP is a proprietary software program provided by GSA free of charge to assist contract holders with uploading their electronic catalog to GSA Advantage.

Before downloading SIP: 

The Schedule Input Program (SIP) is a GSA proprietary software program provided to contract holders to assist with uploading their electronic catalog onto GSA Advantage.
 

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the computer-to-computer exchange of business information using a public standard. You have several different options when it comes to using EDI to submit your catalog file. In addition to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) packages, there are also third parties and Value Added Networks (VANs) who can assist you. If you are interested in learning more about EDI, call our EDI help desk at 703-605-9444 or email edistat@gsa.gov.

The Schedules Input Program (SIP) software can be downloaded from the GSA Vendor Support Center. SIP is a client-side application that allows you to import/input your contract and product data for inclusion on GSA Advantage.

SIP system requirements: SIP is a Microsoft Windows-based program which can be installed on a stand-alone PC or multi-user LAN environment.  Note for Mac users - you will need to use an emulator that runs Windows to be able to use SIP on a Mac.