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 announcing the planned closeout of multiple federal contracts in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.308. This notice, posted on April 13, 2026, serves as advance notification to vendors whose contracts are scheduled for closeout action. The contracts identified in the attached listing have expired periods of performance, are fully invoiced, and maintain zero remaining balances. The Department of the Interior is providing vendors with a formal notification period prior to initiating unilateral contract closeout procedures. This Special Notice is not a competitive solicitation but rather an administrative notification regarding contract termination activities.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform affected contractors of the upcoming contract closeout action and provide an opportunity to request alternative closeout procedures. Unilateral contract closeout will commence ten business days after the posting of this announcement, which establishes a deadline of April 27, 2026 for contractor responses. Vendors have the option to request a bilateral contract closeout modification or to present valid reasons why the closeout should not proceed. The attached contract list identifies 28 contracts across multiple contractors, with periods of performance spanning from 2017 through 2026, encompassing Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials, and Labor Hours contract types. Contractors must contact the designated point of contact before the April 27, 2026 closing date if they wish to pursue alternative closeout arrangements or dispute the closeout action.