United States Domestic Content Laws & BABA Compliance
October 16, 2024
Made in America
BAA/BABA Overview
The Buy American Act(BAA) and Build America/Buy America Act (BABA) are designed to promote US industry development, and mandate that a significant portion of the materials and components used in public projects originate domestically. BEGA’s products are categorized as “Manufactured Products,” meaning the domestic content is determined by the cost of components that underwent their last “substantial transformation” in the US.
• BAA applies to direct federal procurement, with escalating domestic content thresholds: 60% since October 2022, 65% starting in 2024, and 75% by 2029.
• BABA focuses on federally funded grants for infrastructure projects, requiring that over 55% of a product’s components by cost be US-sourced.
BEGA's Compliance with Domestic Content Laws
After a thorough supply chain review, a detailed audit of manufacturing processes and accounting treatments, and third party legal verification of our approach, BEGA North America is proud to announce that all commercial furniture and exterior luminaires, excluding those with predominantly steel, copper, bronze, or wooden housings/frames, comply with the U.S. domestic content requirements set forth by the Buy American Act (BAA) and the Build America/Buy America (BABA) Act, ensuring project compliance and positioning us as a trusted partner for iconic public works projects.