What are the latest changes to the Buy American Act for October 2026, especially for manufactured goods?

The domestic content threshold for manufactured products delivered in October 2026 under the Buy American statute is 65 percent. The statute requires that the cost of domestic components must exceed 65 percent of the cost of all components for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028, rising to 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. This percentage applies to manufactured goods and does not vary based on the specific type of good. The FAR outlines this requirement in FAR 25.101(a)(2)(i). We've had to adjust our supply chain to meet these percentages, especially for the county and school contracts that often follow federal guidelines on this. It's a pain to track, but you have to do it to stay compliant.