Acquisition Letters (ALs) are issued under the authorities of the Senior Procurement Executives of DOE and NNSA. ALs are intended for use by procurement professionals of DOE and NNSA, primarily Contracting Officers, and other officials involved in the acquisition process. Only DOE and NNSA Contracting Officers make definitive interpretations of how ALs affect DOE and NNSA contracts and related procedures. ALs are effective upon issuance and until rescinded.
Implementation of Executive Order 14271 - Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Contracts
AL 2025-05
09/18/2025
What is the purpose of this AL?
This purpose of this AL is to provide information and guidance regarding maximizing commercially available products and services to the maximum extent practicable through review and approval requirements for the procurement of non-commercial items as well as for processing reviews and approvals for solicitations and contracts1 for non-commercial products or services2, thereby reducing unnecessary expenditures and integrating private sector innovations into government operation.