PF 2026-64 STRIPES Mandatory Use Policy
DATE: September 21, 2026
TO: HCAs/Senior Contracting Partners/Contracting Officers/Grants Officers/Agreements Officers
FROM: Director, Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division, Office of Policy, Office of Acquisition Management
SUMMARY: This Policy Flash provides the updated STRIPES Mandatory Use Policy that is applicable to contracts, 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.
For NNSA questions concerning this policy flash, please contact the Acquisition Policy and Oversight Division, Policy & Oversight Branch (NA-PAS-111), at (505) 845-5639.