FARFinal Rule
Federal Acquisition Regulation: List of Domestically Nonavailable Articles
OtherLabor & WorkplaceFinance & Banking
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Summary
This regulation updates the federal government's list of products and materials that cannot be easily bought from U.S. suppliers, which affects what the government is allowed to purchase without restrictions. The list helps determine when federal agencies must buy American-made goods versus when they can source items from other countries due to unavailability domestically.
Key Points
- 1The federal government maintains an official list of items that are not available or not readily available from U.S. manufacturers
- 2When products are on this list, federal agencies can purchase them from foreign suppliers without triggering 'Buy American' requirements
- 3This regulation updates that list to reflect current market conditions and which products actually can or cannot be sourced domestically
- 4Federal contractors and agencies use this list to determine compliance with domestic purchasing preferences
- 5The rule helps balance supporting American manufacturers with practical government purchasing needs when domestic alternatives don't exist
Key Dates
Published
May 13, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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