Common use of Domestic Preferences Clause in Contracts

Domestic Preferences. As appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, the Intermediate Unit should, to the greatest extent practicable under a federal award, provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products). ‘Produced in the United States’ means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States. ‘Manufactured products’ means items and construction materials composed in whole or in part of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum; plastics and polymer-based products such as polyvinyl chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass, including optical fiber; and lumber. This requirement also applies to subawards, including all contracts and purchase orders for work or products under a federal award.”

Domestic Preferences. As appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, the Intermediate Unit should, to the greatest extent practicable under a federal Federal award, provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products). ‘Produced in the United States’ means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States. ‘Manufactured products’ means items and construction materials composed in whole or in part of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum; plastics and polymer-based products such as polyvinyl chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass, including optical fiber; and lumber. This requirement also applies to subawards, including all contracts and purchase orders for work or products under a federal Federal award.”