6th CONS Guide to Spending FY11 Funds Published April 1, 2011 6th Contracting Squadron MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- As we near the mid-point of fiscal year 2011, it's vital to note the following important dates in forecasting your unit's spending.* A bottleneck effect tends to develop as we near the end of each fiscal year, Sept. 30. In order to ensure that 6th CONS is able to process your requirements and complete them in a timely manner, plan your unit's FY11 spending now and coordinate anticipated requirements through 6th CONS as early as possible, but not later than the dates below: *Deadlines are subject to change once the FY11 budget is approved. April 8 · Construction more than $100,000 · Services more than $2 million May 27 · Construction under $100,000 · Services $100,000 - $2 million · Commodities/Supplies more than $2 million July 1 · Service recurring requirements (rentals and PMAs) · Commodities/Supplies $100,000 - $2 million · Begin submitting Planning BVJs for GPC purchases July 29 · Services under $100,000 Aug. 12 · Commodities/Supplies under $100,000 For more information, contact you contracting squadron contact.