What Should Contractors Do When Congress Passes a Short-Term Continuing Resolution Through December 11 in 2026?
Contractors should lock down funded work, freeze unfunded commitments, and prepare for delayed awards through December 11, 2026. A CR preserves operations but increases cash-flow and schedule risk.
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What is What Should Contractors Do When Congress Passes a Short-Term Continuing Resolution Through December 11??
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According to GAO and FAR 32.703-2, a short-term continuing resolution is temporary funding that usually extends prior-year spending levels until December 11, 2026, instead of providing full-year appropriations. Contractors should treat it as a funding bridge: confirm task-order funding, avoid assuming new money, and expect delayed awards, extensions, or incrementally funded modifications.
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