Notice Regarding Department of the Interior, IBC, AQD Contract Closeout

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) has issued a Special Notice regarding the closeout of multiple federal contracts. This notice applies to contracts that have expired, been fully invoiced, and currently show a zero dollar remaining balance. The contract closeout process will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.804, which provides guidelines for administrative contract termination. The notice was posted on May 19, 2025, with a response deadline of June 2, 2025. The document covers a broad range of contracts spanning various industries including aviation, consulting, technology, and research services.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide advance notification to vendors about upcoming unilateral contract closeout actions. Contractors have ten business days from the posting date to respond if they prefer a bilateral contract closeout modification or believe there are valid reasons to prevent the closeout process. The notice includes an attached list of 62 distinct contract awards with varied contract types such as Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Purchase Orders. No specific set-aside criteria are mentioned, indicating these contracts are open to all qualified contractors. Key contractors involved include LDSS INC., ERA HELICOPTERS LLC, and Deloitte Consulting LLP, with contract periods predominantly spanning from 2020 to 2025. Contractors wishing to contest or discuss the closeout are instructed to contact the point of contact (POC) listed in the announcement before the closing date.