Notification of Lapse in Appropriations
Overview
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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 due to a lapse in appropriations. This notice advises companies with Treasury contracts on the potential impact of the Anti-deficiency Act, which may lead to contract suspensions. Appropriations for certain bills expired on January 30, 2026.
Purpose and Impact
Due to the lapse in appropriations, the Anti-deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 1342) prohibits agencies from obligating funds or employing personnel except to protect life or property. This necessitates the suspension of many contracts where funds are unavailable or Government personnel are not present to oversee performance.
Key Information for Contractors
- Action Required: Firms with active contracts are advised to contact their bureau contracting office to determine if performance is impacted.
- Continuing Contracts: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Bureau of the Fiscal Service, and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have identified contracts where performance will continue. Specific links are provided:
- IRS Procurement: https://www.irs.gov/about-irs/procurement
- Fiscal Service Updates: https://fiscal.treasury.gov/doing-business-with-fiscal-service/updates.html
- OIG Contracts: https://oig.treasury.gov/OIG-Contracts
- Suspension Risk: Contracts not listed in these inventories or not identified as excepted may be suspended.
- 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
- Updates: Contractors should monitor www.treasury.gov for operating status updates and OPM.gov for Federal government operating status.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice
- Appropriations Expired: January 30, 2026
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable