(FAL 2026-04) Prohibition on Acquiring Unmanned Aircraft Systems from Covered Foreign Entities under Financial Assistance and Other Awards

FAL 2026-04 Prohibition on Acquiring Unmanned Aircraft Systems from Covered Foreign Entities under Financial Assistance and Other Awards

Financial Assistance Letter

What is the purpose of this FAL?

The purpose of this AL/FAL/OTL is to communicate the requirements and procedures mandated by OMB Memorandum M-26-02 regarding the procurement, operation, and oversight of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) through federal contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other awards. The AL/FAL/OTL provides partial implementation guidance for DOE personnel. Supplemental information and more comprehensive instructions will be issued in a subsequent AL/FAL/OTL as DOE processes are further developed. In accordance with the memorandum, agencies have 180 days from November 21, 2025, to prepare and finalize its implementation frameworks.

AL 2026-01-FAL 2026-04-OTL 2026-02 Prohibition on Acquiring UAS from Covered Foreign Entities under FA and Other Awards 1.15.26.pdf (232.23 KB)

M-26-02 Ensuring Government Use of Secure Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Supporting United States Producers.pdf (764.04 KB)