FAR 40.202-3 — Prohibition
Regulatory text. Not legal advice.
Unless an exemption, exception, or waiver applies (see FAR 40.202-4, FAR 40.202-5, and FAR 40.202-6, respectively), executive agencies are prohibited from—
(a)
(a) Procuring a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system (section 1823 and 1826 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.). The prohibition includes extending or renewing a contract (e.g., exercising an option);
(b)
(b) On or after December 22, 2025, procuring services for the operation of a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system (section 1824 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.). The prohibition includes extending or renewing a contract (e.g., exercising an option); and
(c)
(c) On or after December 22, 2025, using Federal funds for the procurement or operation of a FASC-prohibited unmanned aircraft system (section 1825 of Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
Source: eCFR • Pulled 2026-04-16