# DOE Updates FAR Acquisition Guidance

The U.S. Department of Energy issued Policy Flash PF 2027-03 and Acquisition Letter AL 2027-01 to implement Executive Order 14402, replacing interim guidance issued in June 2026. The updated materials direct contracting officers to use revised FAR-related guidance and deviation text, with particular relevance to contract types in FAR Part 16 and solicitation provisions and clauses in FAR Part 52. No new solicitation, contract award, value, or implementation deadline is identified.

- DOE contracting officers should apply the updated materials when handling the affected contract types and solicitation provisions and clauses.
- Contractors should review the revised guidance and deviation text to understand how the direction may affect their DOE solicitations and contracts.
- The signals describe a change in acquisition guidance, not a new procurement opportunity or award; no bid deadline or contract value is provided.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council)
- National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract and Financial Assistance Policy Division
- NNSA Acquisition Policy and Oversight Division

### Sources
- [U.S. Department of Energy issues contracting guidance under Executive Order 14402](https://tradersunion.com/news/companies/show/4170200-doe-contract-guidance-executive-order-14402) - Traders Union