Notification of Lapse in Appropriations
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Treasury has issued a Special Notice regarding an orderly shutdown plan due to a lapse in appropriations, with funding set to expire at 11:59 pm on January 30, 2026. This notice informs companies with active Treasury contracts about potential impacts on contract performance.
Scope of Notice
The Anti-deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 1342) prohibits agencies from obligating funds or employing personnel during an appropriations lapse, except to protect life or property. This necessitates the suspension of many contracts where funds are unavailable or Government oversight personnel are absent. Treasury bureaus have reviewed active contracts to determine which may continue under established exceptions.
Key Information for Contractors
Contractors with active Treasury contracts are advised to contact their bureau contracting office to determine if performance is impacted. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Bureau of the Fiscal Service, and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have provided lists of contracts where performance will continue:
- IRS:
https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/procurement - Fiscal Service:
https://fiscal.treasury.gov/doing-business-with-fiscal-service/updates.html - OIG:
https://oig.treasury.gov/OIG-Contracts
Contracts not listed or identified as not excepted may be suspended.
Contact Information for Questions
- IRS and Treasury Departmental Offices:
contract.administration@irs.gov - Fiscal Service:
contractadministration@fiscal.treasury.gov - OIG: Multiple email addresses listed at
https://oig.treasury.gov/OIG-Contracts
Additional Notes
Updates on Treasury's operating status will be provided on www.treasury.gov. Contractors are also encouraged to monitor local and national news and verify the Federal government's operating status at OPM.gov.