Government-wide point of entry (GPE) is the single point where most government purchasing opportunities and contract awards can be accessed electronically by the public on the internet. The GPE should be used when publicizing requirements because it is recognized by the supplier community as an excellent source for information regarding purchase opportunities and RFPs. The contracting officer should publicize requirements by posting the finalized RFP to the GPE, known as SAM, at https://sam.gov. The GPE can also be accessed electronically by the public. If using the GPE, publicizing must not occur later than issue of the RFP.
