DATE: October 12, 2022
SUBJECT: Increasing New Entrants from Underserved Communities and Advancing Equity in Department of Energy (DOE) Management and Operating (M&O) and Major Site and Facility Subcontracts (Rescinded)
TO: HCAs/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers
FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management
SUMMARY: The attached Acquisition Letter AL-2023-01 provides guidance to Heads of Contracting Activities (HCAs) and Contracting Officers (COs) on how to increase new entrants in DOE M&O and Major Site and Facility Subcontracts.
The Acquisition Letter can be found on the DOE Acquisition Management webpage at: https://www.energy.gov/management/acquisition-letters.
Questions concerning this policy flash should be directed to the Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division at: DOE_oapmpolicy@hq.doe.gov.