DHS FY2024 Buy American Statute Domestic Nonavailability Waiver Actions

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) publishes a list of procurement actions using the Buy American Act (BAA) domestic nonavailability waivers executed during the previous year. In Fiscal Year 2024, DHS executed 952 contract actions valued at $64,799,446.11 using the domestic nonavailability exception under the BAA. The majority of these actions were for the procurement of spare parts and equipment for USCG aircraft, including the MH-65 and HC-144. • The procurement actions include the purchase of spare parts, such as aircraft accessories, components, and equipment. • The majority of the contracts were awarded to foreign companies, including Airbus and Leonardo Spa. • The BAA domestic nonavailability waiver was used due to the lack of domestic availability of the required parts and equipment. • The procurement actions were executed by the USCG and other components of DHS.