EPLS: A Quick Guide

1. EPLS: A Quick Guide

2. CHECKING EPLS PROCEDURES • The EPLS database (http://www.epls.gov) is a Federal government system maintained by GSA to be checked by IRD staff when screening employees, contractors, interns, firms and/or subcontractors and vessels at HQ or overseas. • The EPLS search module checks multiple databases including Department of Treasury’s OFAC list and Department of Commerce databases for export controls among other government agency lists. • EPLS allows users to search individual names, firm names, entities or vessels. If a social security number or tax identification number (TIN) is readily available, this information should also be included when searching a name, firm or entity. • It is essential that the results of the search be printed and retained with the procurement file to demonstrate that the search was conducted. • Please note: If you are working on a UN funded project, you will need to check the list maintained by the United Nations Security (UNSC) sanctions committee established under UNSC Resolution 1267 (1999) http://www.un.org/Docs/sc/committees/1267/1267ListEng.htm • IRD recommends that local offices also check exclusionary in-country lists (assuming that such lists are maintained by the host country).

3. Go to https://www.epls.gov

4. Choose the “Advanced Search” search function

5. 4. Click X 3. Check Box

6. 5. On drop-down box, select Firm, Individual (Basic), or Individual (Full)

7. 6. Type in First and Last name (if individual) 7. Click “Search” Box

8. View, Print, and File Results 8. If search produces “no results”, print and file with other documentation supporting transaction.

9. To Print • Click “Printer-Friendly”

10. Print and File • Click “Print” and File with transaction

11. If Search Produces “Results” If search produces a “hit”, immediately contact HQ Director of Contracts and Grants before proceeding further.