Notification of Lapse in Appropriations
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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 titled "Notification of Lapse in Appropriations" to inform contractors about an orderly shutdown planning due to the impending expiration of appropriations. Appropriations funded by Public Law 119-37 are set to expire at 11:59 pm on January 30, 2026.
Scope of Notice
This notice advises firms with active contracts with the Department of the Treasury to contact their bureau contracting office to determine if contract performance will be impacted by a lapse in appropriations. The Anti-deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 1342) prohibits agencies from obligating funds or employing personnel during a lapse, except to protect life or property. This may require the suspension of many contracts if funds are unavailable or government oversight personnel are not available.
Treasury bureaus, in consultation with program offices and legal counsel, have reviewed active contracts to determine which may continue under established exceptions to the Anti-deficiency Act.
Key Information for Contractors
Contractors should check the following websites for listings of contracts where performance will continue during a lapse in appropriations:
- IRS: https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/procurement
- Bureau of the Fiscal Service: https://fiscal.treasury.gov/doing-business-with-fiscal-service/updates.html
- Office of the Inspector General (OIG): https://oig.treasury.gov/OIG-Contracts
Contracts not identified as excepted or not listed on these inventories may be suspended.
Contact Information
For questions regarding specific contracts, contact the respective bureau:
- IRS and Treasury Departmental Offices: contractadministration@irs.gov
- Fiscal Service: contractadministration@fiscal.treasury.gov
- OIG: Multiple email addresses are listed at https://oig.treasury.gov/OIG-Contracts
Additional Notes
Updates on the Treasury 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.
Timeline
- Appropriations Expire: January 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm
- Notice Published: January 31, 2026