October 15, 2024
BEGA North America Meets BABA/BAA Compliance
CARPINTERIA, CALIF. – In the realm of US public infrastructure projects, BEGA is dedicated to compliance with domestic content laws such as the Buy American Act (BAA) and Build America/Buy America Act (BABA).
These laws, designed to promote US industry development, mandate that a significant portion of the materials and components used in public projects originate domestically. BEGA’s products are categorized as “Manufactured Products,” meaning the domestic content is determined by the cost of components that underwent their last “substantial transformation” in the US.
- BAA applies to direct federal procurement, with escalating domestic content thresholds: 60% since October 2022, 65% starting in 2024, and 75% by 2029.
- BABA focuses on federally funded grants for infrastructure projects, requiring that over 55% of a product’s components by cost be US-sourced.
After a thorough supply chain review, a detailed audit of manufacturing processes and accounting treatments, and third party legal verification of our approach, BEGA North America is proud to announce that all commercial furniture and exterior luminaires, excluding those with predominantly steel, copper, bronze, or wooden housings/frames, comply with the U.S. domestic content requirements set forth by the Buy American Act (BAA) and the Build America/Buy America (BABA) Act, ensuring project compliance and positioning us as a trusted partner for iconic public works projects.
For more information on BEGA North America’s compliance and to view our official statement, [click here] https://www.bega-us.com/made-in-america.
About BEGA North America:
BEGA is a global company, active in 120 countries with an operational footprint spanning Germany, Belgium, France, and the United States. Headquartered in Carpinteria, California, BEGA North America serves the Western Hemisphere and is a leading manufacturer of high-quality outdoor architectural lighting and furniture solutions. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in California and Colorado, BEGA North America is committed to quality, sustainability, and timeless design, setting the industry standard.
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