DATE: August 18, 2021
STRIPES Mandatory Use Policy
TO: HCAs/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management
Policy Flash 2021 – 34 provides the attached updated Acquisition Letter (AL) for the mandatory use of STRIPES. The AL provides guidance to DOE and NNSA HCAs, PDs, and COs regarding the use of STRIPES, its clause, databases and templates, and how to request new DOE Corporate or Local contract clauses or provisions, or changes or exceptions to existing Corporate or Local clauses. A Financial Assistance Letter (FAL) is forthcoming.
For DOE questions concerning this policy flash, please email: DOE_oapmpolicy@hq.doe.gov
For NNSA questions concerning this policy flash, please contact NNSA at (505) 845-4337.