"Is the vendor freeze hard-coded in the audit resolution, or is it a practical timeline? Sometimes there's flexibility once the audit findings are closed out."
"We're not a carrier/vendor relationship — we're your agency's internal tool. That distinction may matter in the audit framework. Let me review the language with your compliance contact."
"Let's hold this for month 5 — I'll set a reminder and come back when the freeze is lifting. In the meantime, can we get the paperwork started so we're ready to move fast when the window opens?"
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