Government bids in Kentucky
Updated every morning. Last checked September 30, 2026.
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How to register to bid in Kentucky
- Where to register
- Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) - eMARS eProcurement
- Cost to register
- Unknown - no fee is mentioned in official Kentucky registration guides
- Where Kentucky posts bids
- vss.ky.gov
- Go to vss.ky.gov. Before registering, you can use Guest Access to browse open solicitations.
- Choose the option to register and create a user ID and password.
- Pick Company or Individual and enter your EIN, or your name and last 4 of your SSN.
- Confirm your primary address and add ordering and payment addresses if needed.
- Enter your primary contact and any extra contacts.
- Use the commodity code search to add NIGP codes. You can skip this, but it helps.
- Choose your business types, review everything and submit.
- The Finance Customer Resource Center (CRC) checks your name and TIN with the IRS matching tool. You'll get an email when you're approved or rejected.
What to have ready
- A user ID and password, each 16 characters or fewer
- Organization type: Company or Individual
- A 9-digit FEIN/EIN, or, for individuals, your last name and the last 4 digits of your SSN. The name and TIN must match IRS records.
- Primary address, plus separate ordering and payment addresses if you use them
- A primary contact, plus optional ordering and payment contacts
- NIGP commodity codes (optional, but they help agencies find you)
- Your business types (you pick from a list)
- Registration with the Kentucky Secretary of State if it applies to your business (not stated in the VSS guide)
Read the full Kentucky registration guide →
Federal bids in Kentucky also need an active SAM.gov registration. How to register in SAM.gov
Common questions
How many government bids are open in Kentucky?
Right now there are 7 open bids in Kentucky: 7 federal, 0 state and 0 local. FindMyBids refreshes this list every morning.
Where do I register to bid on Kentucky state contracts?
Kentucky uses Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) - eMARS eProcurement (https://vss.ky.gov/). Cost: Unknown - no fee is mentioned in official Kentucky registration guides
Where does Kentucky post its bids?
Kentucky posts state solicitations at https://vss.ky.gov/. FindMyBids also collects them here with plain-English summaries.
Do I need SAM.gov to bid on federal contracts in Kentucky?
Yes. To be awarded a federal contract you need an active SAM.gov registration. It's free and usually takes up to 10 business days to become active.