Notice Regarding Dept. of the Interior, IBC, AQD to close contracts.

The Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) has issued a Special Notice regarding the planned closeout of multiple expired federal contracts. This notice serves as advance notification to affected vendors that the agency intends to proceed with unilateral contract closeout procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.804. The contracts identified for closeout have completed their periods of performance, are fully invoiced, and maintain zero dollar remaining balances. The attached contract list includes 16 contracts awarded to various companies including Accenture Federal Services, Booz Allen Hamilton, Mathematica Inc., and Skillsoft (US) LLC, with contract periods spanning from 2017 to 2025. These contracts encompass different types including Labor Hours, Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Order Dependent arrangements.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide contractors with formal notification of pending contract closeout actions while offering an opportunity for input before finalization. Affected vendors have until September 1, 2025, to contact the designated point of contact if they prefer bilateral contract closeout modifications or possess valid reasons why the closeout should not proceed. The unilateral contract closeout process will commence ten business days after the announcement posting date of August 18, 2025. Eligibility to respond is limited to the specific contractors identified in the attached contract list whose agreements are subject to closeout. This administrative action represents standard contract lifecycle management rather than a new opportunity for participation, focusing solely on the orderly conclusion of completed contractual relationships with the Interior Business Center.