Public procurement
Requirements for Adding a Specification to an MSS Innovative Product — Item Identification Number, Limit on Number of Rejections
A small or medium enterprise whose product has been designated as an innovative product by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS innovative product) can, within the designation period, register a product that differs in appearance or non-core performance as a specification addition. The validity period of the added product is the same as that of the originally designated product. The application is not accepted if the item identification number is missing from the application form, so start with registration in the item catalog information system.
Procedure
- Application Difficulty Medium
An application for a subsidy, benefit, compensation or decision. The authority reviews whether the payment or selection criteria are met and then decides.
We prepare KONEPS supply/manufacturing registration, product listing, participation documents for each announcement, MAS application/price data, and state contract objection/mediation documents step by step. It does not include determining the bidding amount and transmitting an authorized signatory's electronic signature or the bid form.
Scope & fee
- New registration for KONEPS supply and service bidding participation qualifications
- We will review 15 pages of business/corporation/license data for 1 company registering a supply or service industry and prepare a registration application and attached documents. This is a case where prior industry registration has been completed, and manufacturing registration, product identification number, and individual bidding documents are separate. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- New registration for KONEPS product manufacturing bidding participation qualifications
- We will review 25 pages of factory, production, and permit data for 1 manufacturer and detailed product name and prepare a manufacturing registration application form and list of evidence. Direct production confirmation, new acquisition, on-site confirmation, and product identification number registration are separate. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- KONEPS bidding participation qualification registration information changed
- We will prepare 1 change registration for 1 company's name, representative, address, etc. Changed registration and business data are provided, and adding new industry and product names is a separate scope. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Request for registration and listing of procurement product identification number
- We will provide you with 20 pages of Korean specifications, photos, and test data for 1 product model and 1 standard, and prepare an item attribute table and listing request materials. Testing, certification, new technical specifications, contracts, and shopping mall listings are separate. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Review individual public bidding participation requirements and prepare participation documents
- We compare the conditions and 25 pages of qualifications and performance evidence for 1 company and 1 announcement and prepare a list of participation applications, pledges, and evidence. It does not include creating a new proposal, calculating price, determining bid amount, or using certificates. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Product MAS qualification evaluation/negotiation item application documents
- We will prepare qualification evaluation and negotiation item application materials for up to 1 procurement company, 1 detailed product name, and 3 models. The scope is to provide 30 pages of completed specifications, tests, and performance data and valid proof of direct production, and pricing data, negotiations, and contracts are the next steps. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Preparation of product MAS price data and contract documents
- We compare 30 cases and 40 pages of transaction data for 1 company and 3 models that have passed the qualification evaluation and prepare a price summary table, 3 pages of price proposal and contract confirmation memo, and attached materials. It does not include pricing decisions, negotiation statements, professional cost calculations, or representative electronic signatures. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Prepare an objection form for state contract bidding and contract procedures
- We will review the statutory application requirements and 30 pages of public notice, evaluation, and notification materials for 1 act subject to a state contract, and prepare a 5-page reason for objection. Local contract mediation, committee retrial, and administrative appeals for restrictions on bidding participation are separate. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Preparing a request for reconsideration of state contract dispute mediation
- We will review 40 pages of existing and additional data for 1 state contract dispute with the results of a prior objection and prepare a 5-page reason for retrial. It does not include new filing of prior objections, attendance at committees, statements, or lawsuits. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Preparation of opinions on restrictions on bid participation
- We will review 25 pages of contract, performance, and correction data for 1 company and 1 prior notice, and prepare 5 pages of opinions and submission materials. administrative appeal and hearing attendance after disposition are separate. It does not include in-office submissions.
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- Direct Production Confirmation Certificate Issuance →
- Venture Nara Product Designation Application →
- G-PASS Company (Promising Company for Overseas Procurement Markets) Designation and Re-designation →
- Performance Certification (EPC), Excellent Procurement Product Designation and Eco-Label Certification Application →
- Preparation of documents for submission of opinions, objections, and administrative appeals regarding administrative dispositions →
1. Check eligibility to apply
The applicant must be a small or medium enterprise that holds an MSS innovative product whose designation period is still valid. You cannot apply if the same item identification number has been rejected 4 or more times in new designation, or the same additional registration case has been rejected 2 or more times.
2. Obtain the item identification number
Obtain the item identification number of the product to be added before the closing date of the public notice. Registration in the item catalog information system and filing in the application system are separate steps, so handle the identification number first.
3. Prove that core performance is maintained
Appearance and non-core performance may differ, but the core performance of the originally designated product must be maintained. Use test reports and a specification comparison table to set out what is the same and what is different.
4. Apply and respond to the evaluation
When you apply within the notice period, the in-person evaluation looks at whether core performance is maintained, and the procurement suitability review checks whether the applicant is under sanctions as an improper business operator and whether the product is directly produced. System delays are frequent on the closing date, so it is safer to finish filing 2 to 3 days earlier.
5. Check the notice of planned deliberation
The notice of planned deliberation runs for 20 days or more, and a re-evaluation may take place if an objection is filed. Keep supporting materials ready for issues that may be raised during the notice period.
Required documents
- Application for specification addition of an innovative product
- Original innovative product designation certificate
- Item identification number of the product to be added
- Specification and performance comparison table against the originally designated product
- Evidence that core performance is maintained, such as test reports
- Materials related to direct production confirmation
Fees
Our office fee starts from the amount shown above and may vary depending on the number of specifications added and the amount of performance comparison material to be organized; we will give you an exact quote after reviewing your documents.
Legal basis and review date
- Government Procurement Act, Article 27
- Enforcement Decree of the Government Procurement Act, Article 33
- Ministry of SMEs and Startups public notice on designation of innovative products
Check these first
- Be sure to obtain the item identification number before the closing date of the public notice.
- Any problem with sanctions as an improper business operator or with direct production will be caught in the procurement suitability review.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for specification addition of an innovative product?
Can I apply first without an item identification number and obtain it later?
Until when is a product registered by specification addition valid?
After how many rejections can I no longer apply?
Can an administrative agent handle the innovative product specification addition application for me?
Contact us
Hwang Yunsang Administrative Office in Songdo, Incheon prepares and submits administrative documents and explains the procedure. If your situation is similar, send us a message.
📍 2697, 26F POSCO Tower-Songdo, 165 Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea · 📞 010-3374-2687 · 🌐 hwangadmin.com
This guide is general information based on public sources. Requirements, documents and deadlines differ by case and by the competent agency, so please confirm them before you proceed.