FAR Council Proposes Rule to Prohibit Acquisition of Semiconductors from China and Countries of Concern

On February 17, 2026, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council took the next step to implement the prohibition on federal acquisition of products and services that incorporate semiconductors manufactured by countries of concern, including China, set out in Section 5949 of the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act. Through a proposed rule, the council is requesting comments on implementation of this provision in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).... By: Mayer Brown