Opportunity
Federal Register #1903-AA23
DOE Delays Rescission of Regulations on Loans for Minority Business Enterprises
Buyer
Energy Department
Posted
June 03, 2026
Identifier
1903-AA23
This notice from the Department of Energy (DOE) addresses regulatory changes, not a procurement action. - The DOE Office of Civil Rights and EEO is delaying the effective date for rescinding regulations on loans for minority business enterprises seeking DOE contracts and assistance - No products, services, or purchase quantities are being requested or awarded - No OEMs, vendors, or manufacturers are mentioned - The extension is pending Department of Justice action regarding nondiscrimination laws - The rule is published in the Federal Register with regulation ID number 1903-AA23 - No procurement activity, contract value, or period of performance is associated with this notice
Description
This direct final rule by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) further extends the effective date of a previous rule that rescinds regulations for loans to minority business enterprises seeking DOE contracts and assistance. The effective date has been delayed multiple times and is now set for September 1, 2026. The extension is pending Department of Justice action related to nondiscrimination laws. The rule is published in the Federal Register and is marked as significant.