PF 2026-08 Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form Usage Requirements in Financial Assistance

DATE: December 3, 2025

TO: HCAs/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers

FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management

SUMMARY: The attached Financial Assistance Letter, FAL 2026-02, provides information and guidance regarding DOE’s implementation of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Research Security Subcommittee Common Forms, as it relates to biographical sketches and current and pending support.

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