AMERICA
IS BACK!
When the U.S. government spends your hard
earned tax dollars on American goods, we
ensure our future is made in America.
Made in America: Quality
You Can Trust
We take pride in offering high-quality,
American-made products that meet strict
compliance standards. Built for durability
and reliability, our U.S. manufactured
solutions support local industries while
ensuring you get the best in performance
and craftsmanship.
Build America Buy America
What is Build America, Buy America?
Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliance means meeting the requirements of the Build America Buy America Act, which
was enacted in 2021. The BABA requires that certain materials used in federally-funded projects be made in the United States.
The Build America Buy America Act, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, says that when the government provides money for
building things like roads and bridges, the materials used to build them should be made in the United States. This means things
like iron, steel, products made in factories, and materials for construction need to come from the U.S.
Why Build America,
Buy America?
At the core of the “Build America, Buy America” initiative lies a commitment
to strengthening our nation from within. By prioritizing domestic production
and procurement of infrastructure products and components, we’re:
Fueling Job Creation
Strengthening industries at home translates into more job opportunities for our communities. As we invest in high-speed Internet infrastructure, we're also investing in American livelihoods.
Boosting Economic Resilience
By reducing dependence on
foreign supply chains, we
enhance our nation's resilience
in times of global disruption,
ensuring that vital broadband
networks remain robust and
reliable.
Empowering Local Businesses
The "Build America, Buy America" initiative empowers local
businesses to contribute to our
nation's digital growth.
BABA Useful Links
These vendors have shared their BABA Compliant Product Lists with us
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How to comply and report on Build America, Buy America (BABA)
requirements for the BEAD Program
NTIA’s BABA waiver for the BEAD Program requires certain equipment be produced in the U.S., while waiving the domestic
manufacturing requirement for other equipment. These BABA requirements will affect a range of stakeholders who will be
responsible for demonstrating compliance.
What does
BABA compliance require?
- Iron, steel, and construction materials must be
made in the United States - Manufactured products must be made in the
United States, and at least 55% of their cost
must be from US-mined, produced, or
manufactured components
NTIA’s approach to BABA compliance and reporting is broken down into three components
- Self-Certification List: The Department of Commerce (DOC) hosts
a BEAD BABA ‘Self-Certification’ list, which manufacturers can, at
the risk of penalty, certify that certain equipment they produce
meets the domestic manufacturing requirements described in the
BEAD BABA waiver. More information on the Self-Certification list
can be found at that Office of Acquisition Management Build
America Buy America page.
- Compliance: Manufacturers are required to provide a
BABA certification letter to a subgrantee for
equipment that requires domestic production as
described in the BEAD BABA waiver. More information
on the manufacturer certification letter can be found
in the Program Documentation section.
- Reporting: Subgrantees are required to report
certain information for waived electronics used in
BEAD deployments. More information on the
reporting requirements for waived electronics can
be found in the Program Documentation section.
Order Placement
When placing an order, quoted part numbers will
indicate products that are built to BABA standards.
This ensures all requirements are accurately
incorporated into the procurement and production
process. If a BABA certificate is required, please
notify Clearfield with the BABA/BEAD project
number and details before product ships.
Purchase Through Our
Distribution Partners
Our trusted distribution partners are equipped and
available to provide product/part numbers and
quotes for BABA compliancy, offering customer’s
greater flexibility in sourcing solutions. Contact us
to learn more.
Quoting
When submitting a quote request, customers
specify the products needed that must meet BABA
program requirements for BEAD-funded projects. In
addition, customers should provide project names
and/or BEAD funded project numbers to ensure all
requirements are properly documented. By doing
this, we can provide accurate pricing and delivery
timelines tailored to a specific project.
Customer Service
Our BABA Compliance Team is available to help
with any questions or concerns regarding BABA
requirements. Reach out directly via our website or
by contacting any of our individual sales representatives.
