(a) The EPS is GSA’s primary vehicle for disseminating synopses and written solicitations. GSA intends that the EPS will substitute for, not supplement, paper copies of solicitations. (Note that FAR 2.101 defines “in writing” or “written” to include “electronically transmitted and stored information.”)
(b) This policy does not apply to orders placed against existing contracts, including Federal Supply Service schedule contracts.
(c) Nothing in this policy limits your authority to obtain oral quotations or proposals as authorized by regulation (e.g., FAR 13.106-1 or FAR 15.203(f)).
