Notice of Court Order 1:25-cv-00097-MSM-PAS

Background
The Department of Energy is issuing a notice regarding a court order related to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This order impacts all grantees who have been awarded funds under these acts, highlighting the agency's mission to ensure compliance with federal policies and regulations.

The goal of this contract is to navigate the implications of the court order on funding disbursements and to clarify the agency's responsibilities in light of recent executive orders.

Work Details
The contract requires the agency to implement section 7 of the court order, which involves pausing disbursement of funds appropriated under the IRA and IIJA. This pause applies specifically to funds supporting programs or activities that may contravene policies established in section 2 of the order.

Agencies are instructed to consult with the Office of Management and Budget before disbursing any funds deemed necessary. The agencies must also address issues arising from this funding freeze, including communication lapses with grant recipients and ensuring that reliance interests are considered when altering funding policies. The agencies must provide clarity on why certain appropriations are deemed contrary to established policies, as well as manage the fallout from halted projects and potential layoffs resulting from these funding freezes.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is not explicitly defined but involves ongoing compliance with the court order until further notice or changes in policy direction.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance pertains to all agencies involved in administering funds under the IRA and IIJA across various states.