Novation Services
GSA Contract Novation Without Disruption
Get the novation package right
We help you assemble the package, reduce avoidable delays, and support continuity through a business transition.
Planning a transaction that affects your GSA contract?
Talk with us about the documentation, coordination, and contract updates your transaction may require.
When a novation is typically required
A novation agreement is commonly needed when:
- All contractor assets are transferred, or
- The assets tied to performing the contract are transferred
When a novation may not be needed
Examples can include:
A stock purchase without a legal change in the contracting party
Situations where control of assets and performance remains with the same legal entity
What we prepare
We help organize the signed agreements and supporting corporate and financial documents required for your transaction.
1. Scope
Identify what applies to your transaction.
2. Documentation
Assemble, organize, and present documents clearly.
3. Coordination
Coordinate submission and follow-up with the Contracting Officer.
4. Completion
Support completion of the agreement and related system updates.
Coordinate the contract transition
Keep related contract responsibilities in view.
Get support for your novation package
Tell us about the transaction and where you are in the process.
FAQs
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Will a pending novation affect other contract actions?
It can. Many contract changes, including modifications and certain administrative updates, may be paused while GSA confirms who the legal contracting party is. We plan sequencing carefully so you do not create avoidable rework or delays, and we keep momentum on anything that can proceed. while novation is under review.
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Can novation issues delay payments?
Yes, they can. If the government is unsure which entity is entitled to payment, or if the transfer documentation does not clearly match the contract and invoicing records, invoices can get stuck in limbo. We help tighten the documentation trail so contract ownership, billing information, and supporting records all align cleanly.
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Do you work with attorneys and CPAs?
Yes. Novation packages typically touch legal structure, asset transfer terms, and financial documentation, so coordination matters. We regularly work alongside your attorneys and CPAs to align the narrative, ensure consistency across documents, and avoid the “everyone said something slightly different” problem that slows reviews.