52.225-18
Place of Manufacture
Offerors must disclose whether their end products are predominantly manufactured in the United States or abroad for statistical tracking in federal solicitations.
Overview
FAR 52.225-18, Place of Manufacture, requires offerors to disclose the primary location where the end products they propose to supply to the government are manufactured. This provision is included in solicitations for statistical purposes and helps agencies track the origin of goods supplied under federal contracts. It defines key terms such as "manufactured end product" and "place of manufacture," and specifies certain product and service codes that are excluded from the definition of manufactured end product.
Key Rules
- Definition of Manufactured End Product
- Excludes specific PSCs (e.g., lumber, agricultural supplies, live animals, ores) from the requirement.
- Definition of Place of Manufacture
- The place where a product is assembled or made from raw materials, not where it is merely reassembled.
- Offeror Disclosure Requirement
- Offerors must indicate whether the majority of their offered end products are manufactured in the United States or outside the United States.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must include this provision in applicable solicitations and ensure offerors complete the disclosure.
- Contractors/Offerors: Must accurately indicate the predominant place of manufacture for their offered end products.
- Agencies: Use the collected data for statistical tracking and reporting purposes.
Practical Implications
- This provision supports transparency regarding the origin of products supplied to the government.
- It does not affect eligibility or evaluation but is mandatory for statistical data collection.
- Offerors should carefully review their supply chain to ensure accurate disclosure and avoid misrepresentation.