DATE: December 21, 2021

Department of Energy Interim Conflict of Interest Policy Requirements for Financial Assistance

TO: HCAs/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers FROM: Director Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division Office of Policy Office of Acquisition Management

SUMMARY: Provides information and guidance regarding the Department of Energy’s (DOE or Department) implementation of 2 CFR 200.112, Conflict of interest. Specifically, DOE is issuing an interim conflict of interest (COI) policy that addresses both financial and organizational conflicts of interest, which will be incorporated in and made enforceable through the Special Terms and Conditions for DOE financial assistance awards.

The Interim Conflict of Interest Policy Requirements can be found on the DOE Financial Assistance webpage at: /management/financial-assistance-letters.

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