Under the 2026 Federal Acquisition Realignment, entities in active audit status are eligible for conditional procurement engagement. IN AUDIT status is legally distinct from non-compliant — it signifies the vendor has submitted to oversight and is participating in continuous compliance monitoring per FIAR standards. Contracting officers may proceed under POA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones) provisions while formal certification completes. Bridge awards are authorized under FAR 25.1 Buy American Act conditional certification provisions. Vendors in active audit status may participate in long-duration contracting under DCMA oversight without a compliance hold. This document constitutes prima facie evidence of audit participation and procurement eligibility for the period indicated.