1. How to Perform a EPLS Search SAM System For Award Management July 30, 2013

2. Step 1 Go to: www.sam.govwww.sam.gov

3. Step 2 Click on Search Records

4. Step 3 Type in the Business or Person’s Name or DUNS number (if provided on Vendor Application Form) then click Search

5. Step 4 Read and review messages or listing

6. Step 4 continued If there are no exclusion noted then print page, staple printed page to Vendor Application Form and process Vendor Application. See green colored records as an example. File paperwork accordingly. If there is an Exclusion (purple): (1) Direct Pays: AP contacts the Department, Procurement & GC. Before contacting GC – Click on View Details radio button and print all the information. Scan Vendor Application, Exclusion details pages and send to GC via e-mail for review and further guidance. Let the department know this vendor has been identified as being debarred or suspended on the EPLS listing and CUA cannot do business with this vendor until further notice. (2) All Other Vendors (requisitions): AP informs Procurement via e-mail. (Scan Vendor Application and Exclusion pages from SAM.gov)

7. End of Instructions