Get registered
How to register to bid in Arkansas
- Where to register
- SAP Ariba supplier registration (SAP Business Network), Office of State Procurement
- Cost to register
- Free (\"The SAP Business Network standard account is free to use.\")
- Where Arkansas posts bids
- sas.arkansas.gov
Per the state's supplier Quick Reference Guide:
- Open the Arkansas Supplier Self-Registration Request form (link above). Fill in required fields: why you're registering, entity type, IRS name, address, phone, and contact.
- Wait for review. The supplier management team approves or declines the request.
- When approved, you'll get an email invitation. Use it to create your SAP Business Network account (confirm email, enter a one-time password that's valid for 30 minutes, enter company legal name and address, create admin login, add product/service categories).
- A second email link opens the Supplier Registration Questionnaire. Complete business type, contacts, EIN/SSN, W-9 upload, bank info, and vendor classification.
- Individuals (SSN) also get an access code to verify identity and banking through a separate secure step.
- After approval, choose the commodities/services you want notices for, then respond to events in Ariba.
Already registered before July 11, 2026? The state says you need to register in Ariba to update your account, respond to solicitations, or keep current contracts.
What to have ready
- Legal name exactly as on your IRS tax documents
- Entity type and tax ID: EIN (corporation/business) or SSN (individual)
- A signed W-9 ("a W-9 with a signature is required during the registration process")
- Primary address for purchase orders, business phone, primary contact, email
- Bank information (collected in the registration questionnaire)
- The products/services categories you want bid notices for
Read the full Arkansas registration guide →
Federal bids in Arkansas also need an active SAM.gov registration. How to register in SAM.gov
Common questions
Are there medical and nursing services bids open in Arkansas right now?
Yes. There are 3 open medical and nursing services bids in Arkansas right now, from federal, state and local buyers. New ones are added every morning.
How do I get new medical and nursing services bids in Arkansas by email?
Set up a free FindMyBids alert with your trade and state. It takes under a minute and needs no credit card.
What do I need to bid on Arkansas medical and nursing services contracts?
For state bids, register with SAP Ariba supplier registration (SAP Business Network), Office of State Procurement (Free (\"The SAP Business Network standard account is free to use.\")). For federal bids, register in SAM.gov (free). Many bids also ask for specific licenses, insurance limits or bonds; FindMyBids' readiness check flags those before you bid.
