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DOE Issues Financial Assistance Letter on Buy America Requirements
Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) ComplianceU.S. Department of EnergyUS
Announced
Sep 2, 2025
Description
The Department of Energy has issued Financial Assistance Letter FAL 2025-08 providing guidance on Buy America requirements for DOE financial assistance programs. The letter is intended for DOE procurement professionals, Contracting and Grants Officers, and other officials participating in the acquisition process. It provides definitive interpretation of Buy America requirements for DOE solicitations, Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements, Awards, and related procedures. Recipients of DOE financial assistance should review this guidance to ensure compliance with domestic sourcing requirements.
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DOE Issues Financial Assistance Letter on Buy America Requirements
Department of Energy No.: FAL 2025-08 Financial Assistance Regulations Date: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE LETTER This Financial Assistance Letter is issued under the authority ofthe Senior Procurement Executives and NNSA. It is intended for use by the procurement professionals ofDOE, primarily Contracting and Grants Officers, and other officials ofDOE that participate in the acquisition process. Other parti