How does the Buy American statute impact pricing for items delivered in 2026?

The current domestic component cost percentage requirement for items delivered in calendar year 2026 is 65 percent. This requirement applies to federal contracts for manufactured goods, as outlined in FAR 25.101(a)(2)(i). If you are bidding on a DLA RFQ for fasteners and fittings, you will need to ensure that the cost of domestic components for those items exceeds 65 percent of the cost of all components.

This percentage specifically applies to items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028. The percentage will then rise to 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. Each federal solicitation will include specific clauses regarding the Buy American statute, so always check Section L and Section K of the document for details relevant to that particular acquisition. State and local government contracts follow their own procurement codes, which may have different domestic preference rules.