Guidance on Lapse in Appropriations for Department of State Contractors and Financial Assistance Community

The Department of State is communicating guidance to its contractors and financial assistance community regarding operations during a lapse in appropriations, effective January 31, 2026.

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Jan 30, 2027 12:00 PM
Jan 31, 2026 10:37 PM
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This document serves as guidance from the Department of State's Senior Procurement Executive to its contractor and financial assistance community concerning the lapse in appropriations that occurred on January 31, 2026. Due to the lapse, the Department's capacity to purchase supplies and services, issue grants, and provide oversight on existing contracts and grants is reduced. Consequently, some planned procurements and grants may be cancelled or postponed, and existing contracts and grants may be stopped, suspended, reduced in scope, or terminated. Payments may also be delayed. Contracting officers and grant officers will notify affected parties on or about January 31, 2026. Unless formal notification to the contrary is received from a contracting or grants officer, all contractors and grantees must continue to comply with the terms and conditions of their agreements. The Department will provide further notification once a Continuing Resolution or full-year appropriation is enacted, outlining the plan to resume activities.

Classification Codes
NAICS921190Other General Government Support
PSCR707Contract, Procurement, and Acquisition Support Services
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Timeline
Jan 31, 2026-Lapse in Appropriations Effective Date
Jan 30, 2027-Inactive Date
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