A draft multi-agency Tribal waiver is available for public comment. If finalized, this draft waiver would exempt awards and subawards to Tribes under $2.5M from Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements for 5 years. For larger awards to Tribes, it would temporarily waive BABA requirements for manufactured products until September 30, 2026.

Submit comments to DOI_Grants_BuyAmerica_Waiver@ios.doi.gov. Reference “Indian Tribes” in the subject line of the email.