BAA
Buy American Act
Government ProgramsDefinition
A law requiring the federal government to prefer U.S.-made products in its purchases.
More Information
The Buy American Act requires that end products and construction materials used in federal contracts be manufactured in the United States from substantially all domestic components. Waivers may be granted when domestic products are not available or cost significantly more. Recent executive orders have strengthened BAA requirements.
Example
A contractor certifies that safety equipment being supplied to a federal agency meets Buy American Act requirements.