Question and Scenario: Contracting Officer awards a modification for a lease contract. In this modification the lease term was extended, price per square foot was increased and the amount of square footage was increased. Additionally, the modification stated that the agency would pay for the build out of the expansion once accepted, in a lump sum.
Upon execution of the modification, the contracting officer did not secure any additional funding to fund the expansion or build out.
Would this be considered Anti- Deficiency violation or a delinquent obligation / unauthorized commitment.
The agency is provided an appropriation by congress and the funds needed would not exceed it.
It's a messy situation - any insight is appreciated.