(a) In complying with AFFARS 5309.405(a), the contracting officer shall submit the request for a compelling reason exception to HQ AFMC/PKP.
(d) The "Contractor Responsibility" Tab of the AFMC Contract File Content Index must include documentation by the contracting officer or buyer that the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) was reviewed after bid opening or receipt of proposals; and prior to award to verify that contractors or prospective contractors are eligible for award.
