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Subpart 1425.2 - Buy American Act - Construction Materials
1425.202 Exceptions.
(a)
(1) The CO may determine the reasonableness of cost as determined by the formula in 1425.203-70.
(2) The Director, PAM has the authority to make the determination that use of U.S. construction material would be impracticable. Failure of the Director, PAM to issue a determination within 30 days after receipt of a request will be deemed approval for use of the cited foreign material.
(3) For items not on the list at FAR 25.108(d), the CCO may make the non-availability determination if the items cost less than the SAT. The HCA may make the non-availability determination when the cost of the items exceeds the SAT.
(b) [Reserved]
1425.206 Noncompliance.
The CO will report, in writing, any use of non-excepted, foreign construction materials by contractors, subcontractors and suppliers through the HCA to the Director, PAM for debarment action in accordance with Subpart 1409.4.
