Buy American Act Compliance Attorney For Government Contractors in California
Learn More About TAA & BAA Compliance
In 1933 Congress passed 41 USC 10a- 10d and 41 USC 8301–8305 essentially developing a preference for American made products in Government contract awards. The TAA, 19 U.S.C. & 2501-2581 is intended to foster fair and open international trade. If you are bidding on a contract with the State of California government or your local town government, federal funds may warrant compliance with BAA. Attorney Whay’s law firm has the skill and experience found at a large D.C. law firm, but with a small firm atmosphere and competitive rates. Our offices are conveniently located in close proximity to Federal offices, including the SBA, the COFC, and the GAO. We are a full-service government contracts law firm dedicated to providing outstanding legal service to personalized legal counsel and consulting solutions to large DOD contractors and small businesses in California and across the U.S.
BAA and TAA Compliance
Country-of-origin procurement requirements vary based on; (1) the buying agency; (2) what is being bought; and (3) the value of the contract. To test if a product can be considered a “domestic end product” the end product must be both:
- Manufactured in the United States
- More than 50 percent of the cost of all the component parts must also be manufactured in the United States.
The exceptions that allow the purchase of a foreign end product is listed at FAR 25.103 and DFARS 225. BAA requirements may be also waived in certain circumstances. Generally, these waivers are granted:
- In favor of public interest (determined by the head of a government agency)
- Non-availability (listed in FAR 25.104 and DFARS 225.104)
- Unreasonable costs, burdening the government if purchased domestically (determined by the Contracting Officer as an unreasonable cost in accordance with FAR 25.105 / Subpart 25.5 and DFARS 225.105 / Subpart 225.5)
- If foreign products are purchased specifically for commissary resale.
- For commercial Information Technology (IT).
Contact Buy American Act Compliance Attorney Todd Whay
The Whay Law Firm is a full-service government contract law firm dedicated to providing outstanding legal service to businesses in California and throughout the United States. Contact Whay Law Firm at (202) 448-9677 to discuss your legal needs today.
