In this episode, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down the Buy American Act (BAA) in plain English. They cover when the BAA applies, what makes a product “domestic,” how to calculate component costs, and what actually counts as U.S. manufacturing. Plus, they explain special considerations for Department of Defense procurements.
Buy American
Buy American Part 1: Buy American Regimes Explained
By Amy Hoang & Sarah Barney on
Posted in Federal Contracts, Government Contracts
BAA? TAA? BABA? Made in America? “Buy American” can mean many different things. In part 1 of this series, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down four key distinctions to help you determine which domestic sourcing (or “Buy American”) regime applies to your federal contract or grant.