Suppliers debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment are excluded from receiving contracts, and the Postal Service shall not solicit offers from, award contracts to, or consent to subcontracts with these suppliers, unless the VP, SM (via documentation by the CO) determines that there is a compelling reason for such action. Suppliers debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment are also excluded from conducting business with the Postal Service as agents, subcontractors, or representatives of other suppliers.
Proposals, quotations, or offers received from any listed supplier shall not be evaluated for award unless the VP, SM (via documentation by the CO) determines, in writing, that there is a compelling reason to do so. If the period of ineligibility expires or is terminated before award, the CO may, but is not required to, consider such proposals, quotations, or offers.
COs are responsible for reviewing the GSA EPLS and the Postal Service List to ensure that no award is made to a listed supplier unless acceptable in accordance with the GSA Summary Code (see http://blue.usps.gov/purchase/_doc/GSAcodesum.doc) or there is a compelling reason for such action (as addressed above). It is advisable for COs to again review the lists immediately before award to ensure that no award is made to a listed supplier.
