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Made in America, Build America, Buy America (BABA) and Buy American Act (BAA)


Diode LED proudly presents products eligible for Made in America, Buy American Build America (BABA), along with Buy America Act (BAA) projects. These USA manufactured LED lighting solutions comply with the stringent criteria required for government contracts and the growing desire for domestically manufactured lighting solutions.

Made in America, BAA, or BABA compliance is found on our specification sheets for the appropriate products.




Have a question? Check out our Made in America FAQ or reach out to our Customer Service team today:

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Our Compliant Products:


(BABA)/(BAA)

A1 Channel

• Architectural Frosted Lens

A2 Channel

• Architectural Clear Lens
• Architectural Satin Lens
• Architectural Frosted Lens

A3 Channel

• Architectural Clear Lens
• Architectural Satin Lens
• Architectural Frosted Lens

BLAZE™ Tape Light is only BAA or BABA compliant when installed into A1/A2/A3 Channels in Reno, NV.

BLAZE™ LED Tape Light

• A1 Channel
     Architectural Frosted Lens
• A2 Channel
     Architectural Clear Lens
     Architectural Satin Lens
     Architectural Frosted Lens
• A3 Channel
     Architectural Clear Lens
     Architectural Satin Lens
     Architectural Frosted Lens

STREAMLITE™ Tape Light is only BAA or BABA compliant when installed into A1/A2/A3 Channels in Reno, NV.

STREAMLITE™ Dot-free Linear Lighting

• A1 Channel
     Architectural Frosted Lens
• A2 Channel
     Architectural Clear Lens
     Architectural Satin Lens
     Architectural Frosted Lens
• A3 Channel
     Architectural Clear Lens
     Architectural Satin Lens
     Architectural Frosted Lens

VALENT® Tape Light is only BAA or BABA compliant when installed into the A1 Channel in Reno, NV.

VALENT® High Density Tape Light
VALENT® Warm Dim Tape Light

• A1 Channel (96" Plenum Lead Wire)
     Architectural Frosted Lens


Made in America

Channel Finish Options - Aluminum, Black, and White all comply

A1 Channel

• Architectural Frosted Lens

A2 Channel

• Architectural Clear Lens
• Architectural Satin Lens
• Architectural Frosted Lens

A3 Channel

• Architectural Clear Lens
• Architectural Satin Lens
• Architectural Frosted Lens


Assembled in the USA

Light Guide Panel

GRAZE™ X

AlphaTECH® X

EMERY™ A1

EMERY™ A2

EMERY™ A3

EMERY™ SLIM

EMERY™ RECESSED

EMERY™ SQUARE

EMERY™ 45º

EMERY™ MUD-IN




What are the key differences between BAA and BABA compliance?


Criteria: BAA (Buy American Act) BABA (Build America, Buy America)
Applicability: Direct Federal Government purchases Federally funded infrastructure projects, including state and local
Domestic Content: At least 65% of component cost must be U.S.-sourced At least 55% of component cost must be U.S.-sourced
Final Assembly: Must occur in the U.S. Must occur in the U.S.



Supporting Domestic Manufacturing

Diode LED is building an infrastructure that reinforces American manufacturing. Our workforce employs professionals from coast to coast to serve customers, create quality products, and enrich manufacturing communities across the United States of America. U.S.-made technology is growing strong at Diode LED.


Reputation

We are the leader in manufacturing low-voltage linear lighting solutions. Preserving this role involves strict quality control in production domestically and overseas with strict oversight so that the product you receive is reliable and worthy of its value. Quality and reliability are our commitment to our customers. Learn more how you can save time and cost.


Made in America FAQ


The Buy American Act (BAA) requires that government-funded projects use products manufactured in the U.S. with a minimum percentage of domestic components.
The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), strengthens domestic manufacturing requirements by mandating that materials and components used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced primarily in the U.S.
To comply with BAA or BABA requirements, LED linear lighting products must meet specific manufacturing and material sourcing standards.
These include:
• Manufacturing Location: The final assembly must take place in the U.S.
• Component Sourcing: A significant portion (65% for BAA and 55% for BABA) of the component costs must be of USA origin and do not include labor.
Manufacturers should provide documentation or product specifications indicating compliance. When sourcing lighting products for government or infrastructure projects, always request documentation from the supplier to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Work with manufacturers that specifically label products as BAA or BABA compliant.
• Request documentation to verify compliance before purchasing.
• Coordinate with project managers to ensure all materials and components align with compliance mandates.
BAA/BABA-compliant products are available from select U.S.-based lighting manufacturers and distributors. Be sure to check with reputable brands that specialize in commercial-grade linear lighting solutions for government and infrastructure projects. Look for indicators of certification in product documentation.
The Build America, Buy America provisions apply to all new Federal and State-funded financial assistance awards or ongoing awards that receive additional funding after May 14, 2022, that involve the construction, alteration, maintenance or repair of infrastructure in the United States.
The provisions require that all manufactured products used in an infrastructure project are manufactured in the United States. The cost of a product’s components that were mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States must also be greater than 55% of the total cost of the product’s components unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has been established under applicable law or regulation. For example, the concrete on a construction site would be considered a manufactured product covered by the Build America, Buy America provisions because it is incorporated into the building or public work. Similarly, a “smart” thermostat that is brought to the site for incorporation into a building would be covered by the Build America, Buy America provisions. The individual parts that go into the thermostat, however, would be considered components or subcomponents and would not be subject to the Build America, Buy America provisions. By contrast, an energy-efficient desktop computer monitor does not become a permanent fixture of the building, and therefore is not “incorporated into” the building. As a result, the monitor does not fit the definition of a manufactured product” and is not covered by the Build America, Buy America provisions.
No. The iron, steel or manufactured goods must be produced or manufactured in the United States. A simple repackaging or a basic assembly does not pass the test of substantial transformation and satisfy the definition of “manufacturing.”
The recipient is responsible. To assist in making these determinations, the Office of Management and Budget has issued Memorandum M-22-11: Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure.
No, the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines for product marking are independent and separate from the requirements of BAA and BABA. Goods must be individually evaluated against the regulations and certified by the manufacturer that they are compliant with these programs.
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