Federal Acquisition Regulation: List of Domestically Nonavailable Articles
FAR final rule updates the List of Domestically Nonavailable Articles, which may affect federal contractors in the cannabis and hemp industry by altering the availability of certain products for government procurement.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Cannabis & Hemp Operators space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Cannabis and hemp businesses that are federal contractors or subcontractors, particularly those supplying products or services to the U.S. government. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective date of the rule (typically 60 days after publication in the Federal Register).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Cannabis & Hemp Operators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The FAR Council revised the list of articles that are considered not domestically available, potentially adding or removing cannabis or hemp-derived items from the list.
Who it affects
Cannabis and hemp businesses that are federal contractors or subcontractors, particularly those supplying products or services to the U.S. government.
What you must do
Review the updated list to determine if your products are affected and adjust procurement or compliance strategies accordingly.
Deadline
Effective date of the rule (typically 60 days after publication in the Federal Register).
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