Senior Procurement Executive Message to the Department of State Contractor and Federal Assistance Community on the Lapse in Appropriations

The Department of State is notifying its contractors and federal assistance community about the lapse in appropriations that occurred on October 1, 2025. This lapse in funds may affect certain planned procurements and grants, and existing contracts and grants may be stopped, suspended, reduced in scope, or terminated. The Department will notify contractors and recipients of the status of their contract or grant if it is directly affected by the lapse. • The lapse in appropriations may result in delayed payments. • Certain planned procurements and grants may be cancelled or postponed. • Existing contracts and grants may be stopped, suspended, reduced in scope, or terminated. • The Department will notify contractors and recipients of the status of their contract or grant if it is directly affected by the lapse.