Cara Wulf takes an in-depth look at the domestic preference requirements that apply to specific agencies. She provides a general overview of the Buy American Act and the Trade Agreements Act, and will examine the differences between the BAA/TAA rules applicable to civilian and DOD procurements, including the specific domestic preference requirements applicable to certain categories of items procured by the DOD. She also takes a comprehensive look at the statutes, regulations, and guidance that apply to procurements (typically by state and local transportation agencies and authorities) using grants and other funding from Department of Transportation agencies. Cara also takes an comprehensive look at the Build America, Buy America requirements that are applicable to a diverse array of agencies administering federally funded infrastructure projects.
3.5.2024