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Federal Acquisition Regulation: Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services

Detected July 30, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

FAR Council proposes to amend FAR to prohibit certain semiconductor products and services in federal contracting, with phased compliance deadlines.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All federal contractors, including small-business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in excerpt; check the proposed rule for comment period and effective dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Proposed rule to prohibit certain semiconductor products and services in federal contracts, likely requiring contractors to identify and exclude prohibited semiconductors from their supply chains.

Who it affects

All federal contractors, including small-business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, and federal grant recipients.

What you must do

Review the proposed rule text to identify prohibited semiconductors, assess supply chain exposure, and prepare for compliance by the effective date.

Deadline

Not specified in excerpt; check the proposed rule for comment period and effective dates.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/17/2026-03065/federal-acquisition-regulation-prohibition-on-certain-semiconductor-products-and-services

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