Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Rural Development (RD), specifically the Rural Housing Service, intends to award a competitive Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Order for Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) implementation support. This notice serves as a synopsis of intent and is not a request for proposals from the general public. The procurement is restricted to three approved companies currently holding the Organizational Analysis and Program Management (OAPM) BPA.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide technical and administrative assistance to inform and coordinate USDA Department/Agency policy development and decision-making related to the BABAA program. Key tasks include:
- Gathering data to support BABAA implementation at program, project, or product levels.
- Performing market research on product availability.
- Analyzing requests for waivers.
- Assisting with informational site visits.
- Preparing a process evaluation and workforce plan to inform permanent BABAA staffing recommendations for USDA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Competitive BPA Call Order against an existing Multiple Award OAPM BPA.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14). Note: While the set-aside is listed, the description indicates a competitive award among existing BPA holders, not a sole source to a single entity.
- Anticipated Period of Performance:
- Base Period: July 25, 2026 – July 24, 2027
- Option Period 1: July 25, 2027 – July 24, 2028
- Option Period 2: July 25, 2028 – July 24, 2029
- Option Period 3: July 25, 2029 – July 24, 2030
- Notice Published: June 1, 2026
- Response Date (for BPA holders): June 12, 2026 (This is the anticipated due date for the Call Order from existing BPA holders, not for public responses to this notice).
Additional Notes
This notice explicitly states it is not a solicitation and does not invite proposals or information submissions from the public. The Call Order will be issued via email directly to the three eligible companies listed on the OAPM BPA. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding submissions in response to this public notice.