[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR105-68.300] [Page 477] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 105--GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PART 105-68_GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) --Table of Contents Subpart C_Responsibilities of Participants Regarding Transactions Doing Business With Other Persons Sec. 105-68.300 What must I do before I enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier? When you enter into a covered transaction with another person at the next lower tier, you must verify that the person with whom you intend to do business is not excluded or disqualified. You do this by: (a) Checking the EPLS; or (b) Collecting a certification from that person if allowed by this rule; or (c) Adding a clause or condition to the covered transaction with that person.