South Carolina Businesses Contact The Whay Law Firm to Help Comply with Buy American Act
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South Carolina businesses planning to bid on a government contract must be cautious about regulations related to product and materials that will be procured by the government. The deeply experienced and successful attorneys at the Whay Law Firm have focused solely on assisting government contractors comply with the BAA and South Carolina state and local regulations.
The Buy American Act affects South Carolina Government Contractors
Herbert Hoover signed the BAA (41 U.S.C. § 10a et seq.) into law in 1933. The law minimizes the procurement of non-U.S.-made products for government contracts. Similarly, third-party purchases must also comply with the law. In South Carolina, complying with the BAA and related state and local regulations is crucial to succeeding as a government contractor. There are exceptions to the BAA:
- Trade Agreements Act – The Trade Agreements Act (TAA) is implemented at FAR 52.225-5. The TAA allows the President to waive BAA requirements. It includes provisions to procure products from designated countries.
- Price Reasonableness – Price reasonableness allows for the agency to consider a foreign made product if the price difference is significant.
- Department of Defense – The Department of Defense procurements subject to the BAA require a lower percentage of component costs of end products be from the United States or a Qualifying Country.
The Buy American Act and associated state and local regulations, affects South Carolina businesses that are prime or sub-contractors on a government contract. Although the language may appear straightforward, it is imperative that a legal expert assists your South Carolina business in determining compliance.
Avoid BAA Penalties and Costs, Call Whay Law Firm Before You Bid
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 South Carolina and throughout the United States. Contact Whay Law Firm at (202) 448-9677 to discuss your legal needs today.
