[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 41, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 41CFR102-194.25] [Page 359] TITLE 41--PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHAPTER 102--FEDERAL MANAGEMENT REGULATION PART 102-194_STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FORMS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM--Table of Contents Sec. 102-194.25 What is an automated Standard or Optional format? An automated Standard or Optional format is an electronic version of the officially prescribed form containing the same data elements and used for the electronic transaction of information in lieu of using a Standard or Optional form.