PF 2026-45 Implementation of OMB Memo M-26-04, Increasing Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence Through Unbiased AI Principles

DATE: May 8, 2026

TO: HCAs/Senior Contracting Partners/Contracting Officers

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

SUMMARY:  This Policy Flash transmits Acquisition Letter (AL) 2026-05 for the implementation of OMB Memo M-26-04, Increasing Public Trust in Artificial Intelligence Through Unbiased AI Principles; in accordance with Executive Order 14319, Preventing Woke AI in the Federal Government. The AL implements guidance regarding practices to maximize public trust in artificial intelligence by following the Unbiased AI Principles of truth-seeking and ideological neutrality, which federal agencies must enforce in their procurement of large language models (LLMs).

 This AL does not apply to Management and Operating (M&O) contracts at this time. Guidance for M&O contracts is forthcoming.

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

For NNSA questions concerning this policy flash, please contact Acquisition Policy and Oversight Division, Policy & Oversight Branch (NA-PAS-111), at (505) 845-5639.