Appendix I to M-24-02--Sample BABA Award Term.pdf

This document is Appendix I of sample award term language for Federal agencies regarding the required use of American iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). The document provides guidance for Federal agencies on incorporating Buy America Preference requirements into infrastructure project awards, requiring that all iron/steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used must be produced in the United States. For manufactured products, at least 55% of the total cost of components must be from U.S.-manufactured components. The document details specific manufacturing standards for various construction materials including non-ferrous metals, plastics, glass, fiber optic cable, lumber, drywall, and engineered wood.

The document outlines waiver provisions that may be granted when: applying Buy America requirements would be inconsistent with public interest, materials are not available in sufficient quantities/quality in the U.S., or using U.S. materials would increase project costs by over 25%. Waiver requests must be submitted in writing, undergo 15-day public comment periods, and be reviewed by the Made in America Office. The document includes detailed definitions of key terms like "infrastructure," "manufactured products," and "construction materials" to guide implementation of the requirements.