DATE: December 18, 2023
SUBJECT: Secretarial Memorandum entitled “Department of Energy’s Commitment to Implementation of Indian Energy Purchase Preference”
TO: HCAs/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers
FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management
SUMMARY: The attached memorandum from Secretary Granholm reaffirms DOE’s commitment to exercising its authority to purchase electricity or other energy products or byproducts from Tribal majority owned businesses.
Questions concerning this policy flash should be directed to the Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division at DOE_oapmpolicy@hq.doe.gov.