submitted

Proposed Buy America Waiver for Battery Electric Minibuses

Waiver type - Financial Assistance: Nonavailability

Agency: TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF • Waiver Level: project • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6125 | Last Modified: 12/20/2024

Procurement Summary

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has received multiple requests for a Buy America waiver for battery electric minibuses based on the non-availability of Buy America-compliant vehicles. FTA is proposing a general non-availability waiver of limited duration for vehicles in this class that meet certain criteria. FTA seeks public and industry comment on whether FTA should grant the waiver or a modified version of the waiver.

Description of items, products and materials or categories of such anticipated to be covered by this waiver

Public comment link

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/20/2024-30448/notice-of-proposed-buy-america-waiver-for-battery-electric-minibuses-and-request-for-comment

Final waiver link

N/A

Is this a general applicability waiver?

Yes

OMB Determination

Pending

Product

CONVERTERS, ELECTRICAL, ROTATING

NAICS

335910 - Battery Manufacturing

Type of Item

Date Submitted

12/20/2024

Federal Agency Office Name

FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

Award ID

N/A

Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN)

N/A

Financial Assistance Listing Name

None

Unique Entity Identifier

None

Non-Federal Entity Name

None