As of October 1, the Federal government has shut down due to the lack of a new spending bill or continuing resolution. While some projects may move forward, contractors should be aware of potential impacts:

Fully funded fixed-price contracts will generally continue, unless an explicit stop-work order is issued.
Projects on federal property may face restricted site access, especially at military facilities or federal office buildings.
Incrementally funded projects may be halted if no funding is available to continue payments.
Invoice processing and payments may be delayed.
New contracts, options, or modifications will not move forward unless tied to an exempted agency.

The NECA Government Affairs team is actively monitoring the situation and updating guidance for contractors. Visit the Government Affairs page at necanet.org for the latest information.