ED Funding Lapse January 2018

Notice to ED Contractors: This is to advise the Department of Education (ED) contractor community of ED plans regarding contract actions that may be necessary in the event contract funding is affected by a lapse in appropriations. As you are aware, the budget for fiscal year 2018 beyond January 19, 2018, has not been enacted and may result in a lapse in the funds designated to purchase certain supplies and services as well as reduction in the Government's capacity to administer ED contracts. As a consequence of the lapse, certain planned procurements may be suspended or cancelled, and certain existing contracts may be stopped, reduced in scope, terminated or partially terminated. Should ED determine that any of these actions are necessary the cognizant ED Contracting Officer will provide specific notice to current contractors, as well as offerors and potential offerors on solicited contract actions that have not yet been awarded, regarding the status of such contract(s). If a contract will not be affected by the lapse in appropriations, ED does not plan to provide any separate notifications or communications of that fact. Unless a contractor is provided a formal notification to the contrary, all ED contractors must continue to comply with all terms, conditions, requirements and deliveries specified in their contract(s). Thank you for continuing to partner with ED, and your cooperation as we work together to manage a potential lapse in appropriations. SPECIAL INSTRUCTION: If you have a question, please contact the contracting officer for your acquisition.