DOT Acquisition Policy Letters

Overview

The establishment of Acquisition Policy Letters (APL) within DOT provides policy and procedural direction to DOT acquisition workforce. DOT APL's include:

• Policies and procedures which may result in rulemakings or as material incorporated into the Transportation Acquisition Manuel (TAM);
• Policies and procedures that need to be issued expeditiously to Operating Administrations (OAs) for prompt implementation; and
• Short term information (no more than 1-2 years), which will be incorporated into regulation or guidance for permanent retention; and
• Subject matter is generally limited to Contracting Officer and Head of Contracting Activity responsibilities which are within the Senior Procurement Executive's line of authority.

Acquisition Policy Letter

• APL-2017-01 - FAC - C Certification Requirements for Contracting Officers - 03/21/2017
• APL-2012-03 - Interim Contract Clause 1252-239-70 - Cybersecurity Requirements for Unclassified and Sensitive Information (June 2012) - 5/21/2012
• APL 2012-01 - Contractors Personnel Security and Agency Access - 11/09/2011