This subpart prescribes policy and procedures for submitting and processing payment requests in electronic form.

Payment request, as used in this subpart, means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation.

(a) Requirements. Contracts shall require the electronic submission of payment requests, except for—

(1) Purchases paid for with a Governmentwide commercial purchase card;

(2) Classified contracts or purchases when electronic submission and processing of payment requests could compromise classified information or national security; or

(3) As directed by the contracting officer to submit payment requests by mail.

(b) Alternate procedures. Where a contract requires the electronic submission of invoices, the contracting officer may authorize alternate procedures only if the contracting officer makes a written determination that the Department of the Transportation (DOT) is unable to receive electronic payment requests or provide acceptance electronically and it is approved one level above the contracting officer.

(c) DOT electronic invoicing system. The Department of Transportation utilizes the DELPHI eInvoicing System. The DELPHI module for submitting invoices is called iSupplier. Except as provided in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, contracting officers and DOT finance officials shall process electronic payment submissions through the DELPHI System and the DELPHI module for submitting invoices, iSupplier. iSupplier is also the official system of record for DOT payment requests. If the requirement for electronic submission of payment requests is waived under paragraph (a) or (b) of this section, the contract or alternate payment authorization, as applicable, shall specify the form and method of payment request submission.

Access to DELPHI is granted with electronic authentication of credentials (name & valid email address) utilizing the General Services Administration (GSA) credentialing platform login.gov. Vendors submitting invoices will be required to submit invoices via iSupplier (DELPHI) and authenticated via www.login.gov.

If a vendor is unable to utilize DOT's DELPHI electronic invoicing system, DOT may consider waivers on a case-by-case basis. Vendors should contact their COR for procedures, or access the DELPHI website at http://www.dot.gov/cfo/delphi-einvoicing-system.html.

The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 1252.232–70, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, in solicitations and contracts exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, except those for which the contracting officer has directed or approved otherwise under 1232.7002, and those paid with a Governmentwide commercial purchase card.