Buy American Act Reports

October 25, 2023
Ms. Celeste Drake
Director of Made in America
Office of Management and Budget
Washington, DC 20503

Dear Ms. Drake:

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is pleased to submit its fiscal year 2023 report for Items Manufactured within the United States vs. outside the United States according to the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) and Executive Order 10582. As prescribed by the Act, the appropriate information has been collected.

The National Council on Disability made no purchases of any articles, materials, or supplies manufactured outside the United States within the meaning of the Buy American Act. No waivers were necessary nor granted with respect to such articles, materials, or supplies under the Buy American Act.

NCD spent $10,618 for goods manufactured in the United States, and $0 for goods manufactured outside the United States in accordance with Buy American Act exemptions. Information Technology items are exempt from the Buy American Act and the funding NCD spent on those items has not been included.

This information is available to the public on NCD’s website (www.ncd.gov).If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Lisa Grubb, Director of Administration, Finance and Operations, at 202-272-2113, or by e-mail at lgrubb@ncd.gov

Sincerely,

Anne Sommers McIntosh

Executive Director

February 25, 2022

Ms. Celeste Drake
Director of Made in America
Office of Management and Budget
Washington, DC 20503

Dear Ms. Drake:

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is pleased to submit its fiscal year (FY) 2021 report for items manufactured within the United States vs. outside the United States according to the Buy American Act (BAA) (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) and Executive Order 10582. NCD proudly supports implementation of and compliance with Made in America Laws. As such, NCD will continue to further effectuate the policy set forth in Section 1 of Executive Order 14005 and ensure compliance and support of the BAA when planning agency actions and initiatives.

NCD is an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities. NCD’s statutory authority is purely advisory in nature, and as such, NCD does not have community outreach programs and does not aid, assist, or offer benefits or services to the public. NCD does not procure any goods, products, or materials in our cooperative agreements. As an agency focused on providing advice on U.S. policy, the terms and conditions of our cooperative agreements will require that the contractor be based in the United States. We have not issued any waivers to this policy in the terms and conditions of our cooperative agreements.

In support of the BAA, NCD has not requested nor granted any waivers with respect to such articles, materials, or supplies nor does NCD anticipate the use of nonavailability waivers in the future. NCD made no purchases of any articles, materials, or supplies manufactured outside the United States within the meaning of the BAA. There have been no significant changes or actions taken since the initial 180-day report was provided.

As prescribed by the Act, the appropriate information has been collected and reported herein. In FY 2021, NCD spent $6,846 for goods manufactured in the United States, and $0 for goods manufactured outside the United States. In accordance with BAA exemptions, information technology items are exempt and therefore not included.

Furthermore, NCD complies with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act, 41 U.S.C. 401, et seq, and ensures compliance with procurement regulations, and monitors changes of the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR), and GSA Chief Acquisition Officer for contracting, competitive outsourcing, and computer equipment.

NCD has reviewed the Final Rule’s updated domestic content restrictions for government contractors and will encourage all contractors to review their supply chains and BAA-compliance regimes. To ensure compliance with the Final Rule, NCD will advise contractors to continue monitoring how the FAR Council intends to implement President Biden’s Executive Order in the coming months.

This information will be made available to the public on NCD’s website at https://ncd.gov/Accountability/buy_american_act. If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Lisa Grubb at 202-684-5946, or by e-mail at lgrubb@ncd.gov. Please utilize her contact to provide NCD with information for our agency regarding Buy America Act requirements and communications.

Sincerely,

Anne Sommers McIntosh

Executive Director

July 23, 2021

Celeste Drake
Made in America Director
Office of Management and Budget
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500

Dear Ms. Drake,

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is pleased to submit the required report to comply with Executive Order 14005. NCD designates Lisa Grubb, Director of Finance and Administration as the senior accountable official. Ms. Grubb may be contacted at: 202-272-2113 or lgrubb@ncd.gov

NCD is an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities. NCD’s statutory authority is purely advisory in nature, and as such, NCD does not have community outreach programs and does not aid, assist, or offer benefits or services to the public. NCD’s cooperative agreements are for services and NCD does not procure any goods, products, or materials in our cooperative agreements. As an agency focused on providing advice on U.S. policy, the terms and conditions of our cooperative agreements will require that the contractor be based in the United States. We have not issued any waivers to this policy in the terms and conditions of our cooperative agreements.

Furthermore, NCD complies with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act, 41 U.S.C. 401, et seq, and ensures compliance with procurement regulations, and monitors changes of the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR), and GSA Chief Acquisition Officer for contracting, competitive outsourcing, and computer equipment. NCD made no purchases of any articles, materials, or supplies manufactured outside the United States within the meaning of the Buy American Act. No waivers were necessary nor granted with respect to such articles, materials, or supplies under the Buy American Act.

Sincerely,

Anne Sommers McIntosh

Executive Director

May 11, 2016

The Honorable Ron Johnson U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs 340 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC, 20510

Dear Senator Johnson:

The National Council on Disability (NCD) is pleased to submit its fiscal year 2015 report for Items Manufactured within the United States vs. outside the United States according to the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) and Executive Order 10582. As prescribed by the Act, the appropriate information has been collected.

The National Council on Disability made no purchases of any articles, materials, or supplies manufactured outside the United States within the meaning of the Buy American Act.No waivers were necessary nor granted with respect to such articles, materials, or supplies under the Buy American Act.

NCD spent $9,835 for goods manufactured in the United States, and $0 for goods manufactured outside the United States in accordance with Buy American Act exemptions. Information Technology items are exempt from the Buy American Act and the funding NCD spent on those items has not been included.

This information is available to the public on NCD’s website (www.ned.gov). If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact Lisa Grubb, Management Analyst, at 202-272-2113, or by e-mail at Igrubb@ned.gov

Sincerely, Rebecca Cokley Executive Director

Cc: The Honorable Jason Chaffetz, Chairman, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

March 22, 2010

The Honorable Russell D. Feingold U.S. Senate 506 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Feingold:

Pursuant to Public Law 110-28, the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, and the Buy American Act (BAA) (41 U.S.C. 10a) contained therein, I am pleased to submit the Fiscal Year 2009 Buy American Report for the National Council on Disability (NCD). This letter provides information for NCD acquisitions, including procurements from foreign manufacturers and waivers (if any) from the BAA. NCD responses are:

During FY 2009, NCD did not purchase any articles, materials or supplies that were manufactured outside the United States.

Waivers of the BAA were neither granted nor necessary for acquisitions conducted.NCD total obligations for goods manufactured in the United States were $22,500 for FY 2009. As required, this report will be made available for public viewing on our Web site at www.ncd.gov. If you would like additional information, please contact Joan Durocher, NCD Executive Director at 202-272-2004 or jdurocher@ncd.gov.

Sincerely,

Linda Wetters Chairperson

cc: The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman, Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governental Affairs; The Honorable Edolphus Towns, Chair, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee

October 22, 2008

The Honorable Russell D. Feingold U.S. Senate 506 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Feingold:

Pursuant to Public Law 110-28, the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007, and the Buy American Act (BAA) (41 U.S.C. 10a) contained therein, I am pleased to submit the Fiscal Year 2008 Buy American Report for the National Council on Disability (NCD). This letter provides information for NCD acquisitions, including procurements from foreign manufacturers and waivers (if any) from the BAA. NCD responses are:

During FY 2008, NCD did not purchase any articles, materials or supplies that were manufactured outside the United States. Waivers of the BAA were neither granted nor necessary for acquisitions conducted. NCD total obligations for goods manufactured in the United States were $37,131 for FY 2008. As required, this report will be made available for public viewing on our Web site at www.ncd.gov. If you would like additional information, please contact Michael Collins, NCD Executive Director at 202-272-2004 or mcollins@ncd.gov.

Sincerely,

John R. Vaughn Chairperson

cc: The Honorable Joseph I. Lieberman, Chair, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs The Honorable Henry A. Waxman, Chair, House Government Oversight Committee

August 6, 2008

The Honorable Russell D. Feingold U.S. Senator 506 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Feingold:

Thank you for your letter of July 29, 2008, inquiring about the status of Buy American Act (BAA) reports from the National Council on Disability (NCD). We apologize for the delay in responding, but wanted to let you know that we did submit reports for Fiscal Years 2005 and 2006, as required. A copy of our 2006 report is attached..

We are also aware that, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. §10a, the head of each federal agency is required to submit a report to Congress on the amount of acquisitions made by the agency from entities that manufacture end products outside the United States. This letter provides information for NCD acquisitions for Fiscal Year 2007, including procurements from foreign manufacturers and waivers (if any) from the BAA. NCD responses are:

During FY 2007, NCD did not purchase any articles, materials or supplies that were manufactured outside the United States. Waivers of the BAA were neither granted nor necessary for acquisitions conducted. NCD total obligations for goods manufactured in the United States were $38,568 for FY 2007. As required, this report will be made available for public viewing on our Web site at www.ncd.gov. If you would like additional information, please contact Michael Collins, NCD Executive Director at 202-272-2004 or mcollins@ncd.gov.

Sincerely,

John R. Vaughn Chairperson

cc: The Honorable Henry A. Waxman, Chair, House Government Oversight Committee