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It is not legal advice and not an official agency determination or waiver. BABA guidance and waivers are updated over time and are fact-specific. Always confirm against the funding agency's current guidance and your grant terms before certifying compliance or applying for a waiver.","request_id":"req_d026426f21e540b98bf8f0b5","attribution":"Determination from Sourceory (https://sourceory.com): Build America, Buy America domestic-content standards and waiver categories, cited by OMB or agency source and confidence. Free responses require this attribution."}