Resources for U.S. Manufacturers

Learn About Domestic Preferences

Various laws and regulations establish requirements for U.S. government procurement and assistance to support American manufacturing.

• Procurement: 41 USC chapter 83 and FAR Subpart 25.1
• Federal Financial Assistance: 2 CFR 184

Access Data on Waivers to Made in America Requirements

Federal agencies or recipients of federal financial assistance for infrastructure seeking to purchase from foreign sources must issue a waiver. These waivers are only granted when domestic alternatives do not exist in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality, or if it is made domestically, but not available at a reasonable cost, or when granting a waiver serves the public interest. Information on the waivers that are proposed or that have been issued is available in the Waivers section of this website. This data allows businesses to identify opportunities to fill gaps in supply chains and encourages greater participation in federal procurement.

• Waivers Data

Access Data on Federal Spending

Data on all federal spending information, including information about federal awards such as contracts, grants, and loans is available through USASpending.gov. Through this open website, businesses can learn about federal spending on purchases of specific products.

• USASpending.gov

Access Other Resources Especially for US Manufacturing

• SBA Made in America Manufacturing Initiative: The Small Business Administration has launched an initiative focused on fueling a manufacturing resurgence by focusing on supporting small manufacturers
• Manufacturing.gov: Serves as the primary hub for information about federal manufacturing programs, funding opportunities, and other valuable resources to help U.S. manufacturers increase productivity, improve supply chains, and build a strong workforce.
• Manufacturing Extension Partnership Supplier Scouting: This service helps to identify U.S. manufacturers with specific production and technical capabilities and connects them to new customers in the supply chains of larger companies and government agencies.