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Federal Acquisition Regulation: Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws

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

FAR Council proposes to amend the FAR to end procurement and forced use of paper straws by federal agencies.

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 Low urgency. Federal contractors and subcontractors subject to FAR, especially those providing food service or disposable products to agencies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; proposed rule stage only.. 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 eliminate requirements for agencies to procure or mandate paper straws, potentially shifting to plastic or other alternatives.

Who it affects

Federal contractors and subcontractors subject to FAR, especially those providing food service or disposable products to agencies.

What you must do

Monitor the rulemaking process; no immediate action required until final rule is published.

Deadline

Not specified; proposed rule stage only.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/21/2025-13614/federal-acquisition-regulation-ending-procurement-and-forced-use-of-paper-straws

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