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Helping builders navigate the Build America,
Buy America Act with clarity.
What is BABA?
The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act establishes domestic sourcing requirements for certain products used in federally funded infrastructure projects.
The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act impacts how builders, architects, and project teams source materials and products.
GE Appliances is committed to making it easier to understand how
BABA applies to appliances.
The Build America, Buy America Act requires that federally funded infrastructure-related projects give preference to US-origin materials construction materials and manufactured products. BABA-qualified products must be processed in the U.S. and composed of U.S.-produced materials that together comprise 55% or more of the total production cost. GE Appliances has determined that select products from its plants in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina meet this requirement and are BABA-qualified.*
*Determination of eligibility for inclusion in a federally funded project rests with the funding agency.
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Why BABA Matters to
Builders & Project Teams
BABA requirements can impact product selection, documentation, and project planning on federally funded work. Clear, model-level information helps builders and project teams assess eligibility early and avoid downstream surprises.
How BABA Applies to Appliances
Basic Qualification Criteria (At a High Level)
For appliances evaluated as manufactured products, BABA eligibility is determined by a domestic content test. A model is considered eligible when it is produced in the United States and the domestic content cost of its components is equal to or greater than 55%.
This evaluation focuses on product content costs (materials, parts, components, etc.) and does not include overall manufacturing, labor, or other project costs.
Because component sourcing can vary, eligibility is assessed at the individual model (SKU) level.
Agency-Specific Applicability
BABA requirements can be applied differently by funding agencies and programs. Eligibility may vary by project and agency interpretation, so project teams should confirm requirements for their funding source before finalizing product selections.
Even when appliances aren’t required for a specific program,
some teams still prefer U.S.-produced options where available to support broader domestic sourcing goals.
Supporting BABA-Funded Projects
GE Appliances supports builders and project teams navigating Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements.
We work with builders and project stakeholders to help explain how BABA considerations apply to appliances, including discussion of eligibility at the individual model (SKU) level, as part of the project and bid evaluation process. Our dedicated builder sales team helps project teams understand available options and next steps based on project and agency requirements.
Project leaders seeking BABA-eligible appliances should contact their local GE Appliances Sales Representative for the most up-to-date information on qualified models and available support.
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