DATE: July 07, 2022
SUBJECT: Verification and Validation Delays prior to SAM registration
TO: HCAs/Procurement Directors/Contracting Officers
FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management
SUMMARY: Attached is information from the Office of Federal Procurement Policy on verification and validation delays prior to SAM registration. Contracting/Grants Officers should consider all known information, or lack thereof, before proceeding with any payment or award decisions. Please consult with the Payment Services Team (Supplier@hq.doe.gov) for questions on payments made for SAM exceptions.
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.