5652.204-9002 Instructions for the Use of Electronic Contracts (2007) Section I

(Revised November 2007)

As prescribed in 5604.502, insert the following clause,

In accordance with DoD policy, this solicitation and the resulting contract will be executed and documented through electronic means. As a result, the use of the terms "documented," "copy," "printed," "in writing," or "written" within this document shall refer to all electronically transmitted documents that will become part of the electronic contract file and an official government record. Any reference to official signatures and signed documents shall refer to electronic signatures. Whenever an electronic signature is used it shall have the full force and effect as a handwritten signature.