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Aquarii is 100% BAA and BABA Compliant

September 9, 2026

Aquarii is 100% BAA and BABA Compliant

Enacted on 3 March 1933, the Buy American Act (BAA) applies only to Federal government building projects.

Enacted on 15 November 2021, the Build America Buy America Act (BABA) applies to all building projects supported by Federal government funding, including grants.

  • U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) are summarized here: www.acquisiton.gov.
  • Under FAR, Aquarii LED light fixtures are classified as “Manufactured Products.”
  • Aquarii LED light fixtures are manufactured and assembled in East Syracuse, NY, USA.
  • Current BAA domestic-content threshold is 65% for mined, produced, or manufactured content; it increases to 75% on 1 January 2029.
  • Current BABA domestic-content threshold is 55% for mined, produced, or manufactured content.

Aquarii, Inc. BAA and BABA Compliance Statement:

  • Aquarii LED light fixtures are manufactured and assembled in the United States.
  • Aquarii LED light fixtures contain more than 80% domestic content, well above current and announced BAA and BABA compliance thresholds.
  • Aquarii LED light fixtures are fully compliant with all BAA and BABA requirements.
  • Aquarii maintains supporting documentation on file.
  • For BAA and BABA compliance inquiries, contact: +1 (315) 672-8807 OR sales@aquariitech.com