Despite the deep partisan divides that exist in Washington, there is one issue that both parties seem to agree on: strengthening “Buy American” preferences when using government funds. ...more
WHAT: Consistent with President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) related to strengthening “Made In America Laws,” the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council issued a proposed rule that would once again alter existing Buy...more
What: Three days into the new administration, President Biden has issued an additional Executive Order (EO or Order) impacting government contractors, U.S. manufacturers, and grantees and other recipients of federal financial...more
WHAT: The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council issued a final rule on January 19, 2021 that makes significant changes to long-standing rules under the Buy American Act. As we previously discussed, in July 2019,...more