Federal Contracts with Harvard University Under Scrutiny
In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has directed federal agencies to end their contracts with Harvard University, which are valued at approximately $100 million. This decision, confirmed by a government official, marks a significant shift in federal relations with the prestigious institution.
The directive comes in the form of a letter issued by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) dated Tuesday. The communication instructs agencies to provide a list of terminated contracts with Harvard by June 6. The letter also states, “Going forward, we also encourage your agency to seek alternative vendors for future services where you had previously considered Harvard,” as signed by Josh Gruenbaum, commissioner of the GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service.
The authenticity of the letter was corroborated by a government official, who requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. The New York Times was the first to report on the letter’s existence.
As of now, Harvard University has not issued a response to inquiries from NPR regarding the situation. The unfolding developments suggest a potential reconfiguration of partnerships between federal agencies and higher education institutions.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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