Government Shutdown Playbook
The Government Shutdown Playbook provides a clear, disciplined framework for organizations impacted by a federal shutdown. It replaces uncertainty with documented actions, helping teams assess contract and funding exposure, control costs, manage communications, and prepare for an orderly restart when operations resume. Built by former Contracting Officers, it focuses on compliance, documentation, and recovery without speculation.
Use this playbook for:
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Assess contract and funding exposure across active programs
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Identify which work can continue, pause, or requires formal direction
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Understand applicable FAR clauses and shutdown authorities
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Track shutdown-related costs to support recovery and equitable adjustments
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Communicate effectively with Contracting Officers, partners, and internal teams
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Reduce compliance risk and avoid unauthorized commitments
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Prepare a structured restart plan once funding is restored
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Capture lessons learned to strengthen future shutdown readiness