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DoD says contracts continue amid confusion over White House order

January 29, 2025
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Department of Defense moved swiftly to quash reports that it had suspended contract awards, clarifying that military procurement continues despite confusion stemming from a White House directive on federal spending.

“Contrary to certain media accounts, the Department of Defense has not paused contract awards,” a Pentagon official said Jan. 28 in a statement, addressing widespread speculation that had rattled the defense industry.

The confusion arose following a Jan. 27 memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget titled “Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance.” While the directive does mandate a freeze on certain federal assistance programs, it does not affect defense contracts, DoD emphasized.

“The Department continues to award new contracts to fulfill validated mission needs,” the Pentagon statement noted.

The uncertainty followed the release of the OMB memo sent shockwaves through the defense and aerospace sectors. Military officials who spoke with SpaceNews at the Space Mobility Conference admitted there was considerable confusion about what the administration’s directive actually meant. Defense industry executives reportedly received conflicting information through unofficial channels rather than formal communication channels, contributing to misunderstandings.

The release of the OMB memo led some Army offices to temporarily suspend contracting actions.

While defense contracts remain unaffected, the Pentagon confirmed it “will temporarily pause activities related to the obligation or disbursement of financial assistance” in accordance with the OMB directive.

The distinction is crucial for the defense industrial base, which relies heavily on the regular flow of contract awards to maintain operations and workforce stability. Defense contracts represent hundreds of billions in annual spending and millions of jobs nationwide.

The Pentagon said it will provide additional guidance as officials complete a review of the OMB memorandum.

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