Industry Partner Letter

Dear Industry Partner, This is to advise the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Building Service (PBS) contractor community of PBS’s plans regarding contract actions that may be necessary in the event contract funding is affected by a lapse in appropriations. The budget for fiscal year 2014 has not been enacted and as a result there is a lapse in the funds designated to purchase certain supplies and services as well as reduction in the Government's capacity to administer GSA PBS contracts. As a consequence of the lapse, certain planned procurements may be cancelled and certain existing PBS contracts may be stopped, reduced in scope, terminated or partially terminated. Should GSA PBS determine that any of these actions is necessary, the Contracting Officer for each of the affected contracts will provide prompt appropriate notice to the contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of the affected contract. Notices will contain the direction necessary to comply. If a GSA PBS contract will not be affected by the lapse in appropriations, GSA PBS does not plan to provide any separate notifications or communications of that fact. Unless a GSA PBS contractor is provided a formal notification to the contrary, all GSA PBS contractors must continue to comply with all terms, conditions, requirements and deliveries specified in their contract(s). For any inquires regarding GSA contracts being administered outside of PBS, please refer your inquiries to the GSA contracting officer. Thank you for your continued partnership with GSA PBS.. Sincerely, Jennifer Smith Acting Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Acquisition Management Public Buildings Service U.S. General Services Administration