(a) You must use the EPS to issue any synopsis required by FAR Part 5 or GSAR Part 505.
(b) You must issue each written solicitation on the EPS, except as provided in paragraphs (c)(2) and (d) below.
(c) Although GSA intends that the EPS will substitute for paper copies of solicitations, web-based transactions are not practical in some industries or in some geographic areas at this time.
(1) If you expect that electronic access to a solicitation will result in adequate competition, distribute the solicitation only through the EPS. Include the following notice in the related synopsis:
GSA is issuing this solicitation only electronically. Interested parties may access the solicitation at http://www.eps.gov. This site provides instructions for downloading the solicitation file.
(2) If you believe that distribution of paper copies is necessary to ensure adequate competition, document the file to justify distribution of paper copies. Include the notice in paragraph (c)(1) above in the related synopsis, leaving out the first sentence.
(d) In some cases, release of construction drawings must be controlled to ensure adequate security. In other cases, an exhibit or attachment incorporated in a solicitation may not be available electronically. In either of these cases, you must explain in both the synopsis and the solicitation how interested parties may obtain a copy. In addition to the notice required by paragraph (c), include a notice substantially the same as below in both the synopsis and solicitation. Tailor the notice as necessary for the particular acquisition.
This solicitation incorporates documents which are not available electronically. See [Identify the solicitation section that lists the subject documents]. Interested parties may request copies of these documents by writing the Contracting Officer at the address in [Identify address block in the solicitation].
(e) The Electronic Posting System Manual provides detailed instructions for using the EPS. The Manual is available at http://www.eps.gov/buyer.html.
