In order to access the SOSA App, you need to register for a GCAccount using your myKEY or Smart Card. If you already have a SOSA App account as a Government buyer or FPT user, you do not need to register.
Note: You must use Internet Explorer as a browser with Java enabled.
Steps to register for a SOSA App GCAccount:
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Navigate to SOSA App on Buyandsell.gc.ca.:
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Click “Access the SOSA App” on the Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements page:
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Click “Sign in with myKEY or Smart Card”:
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a) If using a myKEY, click "Browse" and locate your myKEY file (.EPF) and enter your myKEY password. You may experience a short freeze as Java loads:
Note: Please contact your IT Service Desk or use the myKEY help on the left side of the page if you have issues with your myKEY login.
b) If using a Smart Card, click "Secure Token or Smart Card Login" or "login using a Secure Token or Smart Card".
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a) Click "Submit". You may encounter some wait time:
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You will see the login success page. Click "Continue":
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After your myKEY sign in, you must create a GC Account. Enter your GC email address and click “Send validation email”:
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Check you GC email for “Buyandsell.gc.ca Accounts email validation” and click the email validation link. Ensure that you are opening the link in Internet Explorer with Java enabled.
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You will see the Buyandsell.gc.ca account creation page. Check the personal information collection box, create a password and security questions, and enter in your Contact Information, Preferred language and Organization. Click “Create Account”:
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You now have a GC Account. Use this account whenever you access SOSA App.
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In order to view Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements, you must navigate back to SOSA App while signed in:
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You now have access to the SOSA App. You will need to log in again if your myKEY session expires.
