FAR 52.225-3 — Buy American — Free Trade Agreements — Israeli Trade Act
Applies the Buy American preference only to acquisitions where the Trade Agreements Act and Free Trade Agreements do not apply — generally, when value is below TAA thresholds.
When This Clause Applies
Required in supply contracts below the TAA threshold (currently around $174,000 for most goods). Above that, TAA-eligible products from designated countries can be acquired without Buy American preference.
What This Means for Contractors
Offerors must determine whether each product is a U.S.-made, qualifying country, designated country (TAA), or other foreign end product — and how the price evaluation differs for each. Misclassification can trigger pricing reevaluation and award reversals.
Common Pitfalls
- 1Treating all foreign products the same — TAA designated countries differ from generic foreign
- 2Missing the TAA threshold analysis
- 3Inadequate country-of-origin documentation for component products
Related Topics
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Buy American — Supplies
Implements the Buy American Act preference for domestic end products in federal acquisitions over the micro-purchase threshold.
Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases
Prohibits contractors from acquiring supplies and services from countries, entities, or individuals subject to U.S. economic sanctions administered by OFAC.
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