Pause on Federal Funding and Clarifying Defense Contracting.

January, 28, 2025, Clarifying Defense Contracting.

The Department is currently reviewing the OMB Memorandum, Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance.

• The scope of the OMB M-25-13 memo on financial assistance instruments does not include contracts.
• Contrary to certain media accounts, the Department of Defense has not paused contract awards.