FAR 52.225-1 - Buy American-Supplies
Prescribed in 25.1101(a)(1) | |
Effective Date: | 1 May 2014 |
Clause or Provision: | Clause |
Provision or Clause Number: | 52.225-1 - Buy American-Supplies |
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Applicable: | Fixed Price Service; Cost Reimbursement Research and Development; Fixed Price Research and Development; Cost Reimbursement Supply; Fixed Price Supply; Cost Reimbursement Service; Time and Materials/Labor Hour; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Communication Services; Indefinite Delivery; Simplified Acquisition Procedures; Commercial Items; |
Optional: | Fixed Price Construction; Cost Reimbursement Construction; Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements; Facilities; Utility Services; |
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Prescription Overview: | |
Clause Overview: |
GeneralThe Buy American Act provides a preference for domestic end products for supplies acquired for the U.S. Government. The component test of the Act is waived for an end product that is a COTS items. (a) DefinitionsAs used in this clause— “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”—
(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products. “Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product. “Cost of components” means—
“Domestic end product” means—
“End product” means those articles, materials, and supplies to be acquired under the contract for public use. “Foreign end product” means an end product other than a domestic end product. “United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.
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Important Notes/Requirements: |
If award involves substantial delivery of supplies, exercise care in understanding and accepting this clause and its requirements. If it applies, then get required information (e.g., list of foreign articles that the Contracting Officer will treat as domestic for this contract) and document in writing. |
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Incorporated by Reference: | Yes |
Uniform Contract Format: | I |
Editor: | Marshall |
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