PF 2025-11 (FAL 2025-03) Implementation of the Framework for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening

DATE: November 22, 2024

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 to Grant Officers regarding the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) implementation for the Framework for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening in financial assistance, that involve life sciences research and development (R&D) activities, or technical assistance to support life sciences R&D activities with synthetic nucleic acids and benchtop nucleic acid synthesis equipment.

The Framework for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening in Financial Assistance guidance can be found on the DOE Financial Assistance webpage at: https://www.energy.gov/management/department-energy-guidance-acquisition-financial-assistance-and-other-transactions.

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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FAL 2025-03 Implementation of the Framework for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening