Buy American Office Manager Buy American Office Manager

One Product, Three Origin Tests: Why FTC, BAA, and TAA Compliance Are Not Interchangeable

“Made in USA,” Buy American Act compliance, and Trade Agreements Act compliance are not the same legal test. A product can satisfy one standard and fail another. Recent FTC enforcement makes it increasingly important for federal contractors to align marketing, supplier information, proposals, GSA listings, country-of-origin certifications, domestic-content calculations, and manufacturing records.

Read More

Strengthening Domestic Sourcing: A New Direction in Federal Procurement

Learn how the United States government is reviving domestic manufacturing through a pilot initiative that improves price preferences for important items in federal procurements. Learn about attempts to enhance domestic supply chains and the consequences for businesses and the economy.

Read More