Each solicitation and contract shall state whether electronic transactions are permitted or required for that procurement consistent with law and regulation. If the solicitation or contract does not specify that electronic transactions are permitted or required, bidders and offerors may not use electronic means for any part of the procurement except as otherwise provided for in law or regulation, including COMAR 21.10.02.02. If the electronic means are permitted or required, a solicitation or a contract shall specifically identify: Transactions for which electronic means are authorized; Specific means of conducting each authorized electronic transaction, including: Facsimile; Electronic mail; Specific electronic bidding platforms; Internet; Electronic funds transfer; Electronic data interchange; and Any other electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, or electromagnetic means of electronically conducting transactions; The format for electronic transmission of required information; The information processing systems to be used to conduct the electronic procurement transactions and how to access such systems; The time, place, and manner of receipt of electronic transactions from a bidder, offeror, or contractor; and The fees to be charged, if any, for use of the specified electronic means.