Government Contract Attorney For BAA and TAA Compliance Issues in Wisconsin
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Companies regularly engage the Whay Law Firm to assist with understanding the Buy American Act (“BAA”, 41 U.S.C. §§ 8301–8305). The BAA Statute essentially develops a preference for American made products. This preference is especially important in federal procurement because of taxpayer spending. Companies that fail to correctly identify their products as compliant risk having their contract terminate and may face action un the False Claims Act. Have a knowledgeable attorney to guide you through the complex regulatory maze is critical to your business’s success. The Whay Law Firm is experienced in helping Wisconsin clients maintain their contract compliance with the BAA and TAA.
Attorney Whay’s law firm provides the expertise 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 Wisconsin and across the U.S.
BAA Compliance
It is important to determine which requirements apply to your government contract proposal and to make sure that you are not over-certifying for requirements that are not cited in the RFP.
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
As a government contractor, you need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney working to protect your rights and interests. The Whay Law Firm is a full-service government contract law firm dedicated to providing outstanding legal service to businesses in Wisconsin and throughout the United States. Contact Whay Law Firm at (202) 448-9677 to discuss your legal needs today.
