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FTA Updates FY2026 Contractor Manual with BABA Requirements
Build America, Buy America Act (BABA)Federal Transit Administration (FTA)US
Announced
Dec 1, 2025
Description
FTA published the Fiscal Year 2026 Contractor Manual for Comprehensive Reviews, updating procurement review areas to include BABA requirements under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The manual includes revised notes to reviewers regarding BABA applicability and updated governing directives reflecting 2 CFR Part 200 requirements.
Key Findings
FTA Updates FY2026 Contractor Manual with BABA Requirements
ng for agreed-upon-procedures engagements as described in §200.425 Revised Governing Directives to include the updated regulations for questions M1, M2 and M5. FY2026 Contractor Manual – Summary of Changes 00-18 PROCUREMENT FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 9. PROCUREMENT 9. PROCUREMENT 9. PROCUREMENT 9. PROCUREMENT Included a note to reviewer, regarding the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements in the Infrast