PF 2019-32 Implementation of Indian Energy Preference Provision in EPAct 2005

The purpose of this flash is to remind all acquisition personnel of the departmental policy concerning implementation of the Indian energy preference.

Office of Management

August 8, 2019

DATE: August 7, 2019

SUBJECT: Implementation of Indian Energy Preference Provision in EPAct 2005

TO: Heads of Contracting Activities/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers

FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management

SUMMARY:

The purpose of this flash is to remind all acquisition personnel of the departmental policy concerning implementation of the Indian energy preference provision in EPAct 2005.

On February 5, 2013 Acquisition Letter (AL) 2013-02 was issued to provide detailed guidance on the implementation of the subject preference provision at DOE. The content of this AL was then further added to Acquisition Guide 41.2, “Utilities” on August 17, 2017.

This policy is still in effect, and all personnel responsible for purchasing energy are encouraged to consider use of this preference provision.

This Flash will be available online at the following website:

http://www.energy.gov/management/listings/policy-flashes

For questions concerning this policy flash should be directed to the Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division at doe_oapmpolicy@hq.doe.gov.

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