5c - Payment instructions IPP Ver 2-22-2023.docx

Payment Instructions (ACH through IPP) Payment will be made:

1. by ACH

2. to the bank account listed to your companies Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)

3. as registered in SAM.gov

4. after products or services have been received by the Coast Guard

5. after a proper invoice is submitted through www.ipp.gov.

First Time IPP Registration:

To register in IPP for the 1st time, the individual listed in SAM.gov as the Accounts Receivable (AR) point of contact (POC) will receive two sign-up emails from ipp.noreply@mail.eroc.twai.gov. If they don’t receive the emails, or you can find them, email Coast Guard Finance to request the sign-up emails at FIN-SMB-FSMS-VendorSupport@uscg.mil.

IPP (To create the online invoice, and ask questions about creating invoices):

https://www.ipp.gov IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov IPP Customer Service - (866) 973-3131, 2 for invoice support M-F 8AM to 6PM ET

Invoice payment status questions Coast Guard Finance:

Email: FIN-SMB-CustomerService@uscg.mil Call: 757-523-6940 #1; Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Eastern Standard Time)

Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (FSMS Awards)

(a) Definitions. As used in these instructions -

(1) “Payment request” means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must: comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. In addition, discount offerings and small business status if available shall be stated. If travel was allowable and approved, components in accordance with FAR 31.205-46 shall be provided.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The contractor may submit payment requests using a method other than IPP only when the contracting officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with Coast Guard procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the contractor shall include a copy of the contracting officer's written authorization with each payment request.

(e) IPP enrollment information is at https://www.uscg.mil/fincen/IPP/.