eCAT Overview

Features

For AGPS users, there is an interface between LA eCat and AGPS. Upon submission of a LA eCat requisition, items will either be sent to AGPS where a purchase order will be created, processed through approvals and encumbrance and returned to LA eCat for order notification to the vendor, or a purchase order will be created within LA eCat and sent directly to the vendor. Processing of the requisition will depend on various criteria pertaining to the order. For Non-AGPS users, upon submission of a requisition, a purchase order will be created within LA eCat and order notification will be sent to the vendor.

In addition to providing web based shopping, LA eCat provides advanced contract search capabilities external to the eCat system. The advanced contract search is accessible from the login screen, but does not require a User ID and password to access.

Hardware and software requirements

(for use of LA eCat to submit requisitions and view eCat generated purchase orders)

Personal Computer
Modem or a direct access Internet Connection
Internet Browser
Adobe Reader (free software) for viewing purchase orders

eCAT Login ID