The Buy American Preferences under 49 U.S.C. § 50101 require that all steel and manufactured goods used in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funded projects be produced in the United States. In accepting AIP funding, grant recipients must certify that all steel or manufactured products used on any portion of the AIP-funded project are produced in the United States and are of 100 percent U.S. materials.
Under 49 U.S.C. § 50101(b), the FAA has the authority to waive these Buy American Preferences if certain market or product conditions exist. These are:
- Applying the Buy American Preferences would be inconsistent with the public interest;
- The steel or goods produced in the U.S. are not produced in a sufficient and reasonably available amount or are not of a satisfactory quality;
- When the cost of components and subcomponents produced in the U.S. is more than 60 percent of the cost of all components of the facility or equipment procured and final assembly occurs in the United States; or
- Including domestic material will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent.
Buy American Guidance
- Buy American Guidance (AIP Handbook, Change 1, Appendix X) (PDF)
- Buy American Preferences (49 U.S.C. § 50101)
Required Federal Contract Provisions
- Required Contract Provisions for AIP and Obligated Sponsors: MS Word, PDF (see Section A4, Buy American Preference)
Buy American Waivers
To request a Buy American Waiver on a specific AIP-funded project, Airport sponsors should contact their appropriate Regional Office or Airport District Office (ADO). The following documents may be required when requesting a Buy American Waiver:
- Content Percentage Calculation Worksheet (Form 5100-136) (INFORMATION)
- Final Assembly Questionnaire (Form 5100-137) (INFORMATION)
- Construction Project Waiver Worksheet (Form 5100-1XX) - coming soon
FAA Headquarters (APP-500) maintains a list of equipment that is frequently used on AIP-funded projects that has been issued a Nationwide Waiver. Sponsors do not need to request waivers for equipment on this Buy American Conformance List. Please use the Contact Us link below to find out how equipment is added to this list.
Waivers Issued - Comment Period Closed
- Nationwide Buy American Waivers Issued (as of March 31, 2020): PDF, MS Excel
- Project Specific Buy American Waivers Issued (as of March 31, 2020): PDF, MS Excel
Waivers Open for Comment
| Type | Manufacturer | Product | Comment Due Date | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RG28SF0002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RN01S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RY33S00102 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RY35S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2WW31S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2WW31S00102 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADb Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RR03S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RR03S00102 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RR35S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RR38S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RY28S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RY31S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RY33S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2YG31SF0002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2WW33S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2WW33S00102 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-862 Lights, Runway Edge, High Intensity ERES2RY35S00002 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2NG02S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2NG01S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2NG01S00100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2NG01SF0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2NG0BSL0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2NG0CSL0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2NG0CSM0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2NG0ASL0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG04S00100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG04SF0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG01S00100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG01SF0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG02S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG02S00100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG03S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG03S00100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG03SF0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG03SF0100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG04S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG04SF0100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG05S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG05SC0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG05SC0100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG06SC0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG07S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG07SC0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG07SF0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG0CSL0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG09S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RG0BSM0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2RN09SL0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2YG01S00100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2YR01S00100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2YR03S00100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS2YY02S00100 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS6WY09S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS8RR05S00000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS8RG05SC0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
| Type III Equipment/Building | ADB Safegate | L-861 Lights, Runway & Taxiway Edge, Medium Intensity EMIS8RN05SC0000 | 4/10/2020 | View Waiver / Submit Comment |
Type III Construction Project Waivers Open for Comment (as of March 31, 2020)
There are no Type III Project Specific waivers open for comment at this time.