How is GSA awarding contracts for products made in China?
Items that are not Trade Agreement Compliant are sometimes awarded due to error or misunderstanding or misstatement of fact or confusion on the part of the offeror/contractor. Each instance where an award of a noncompliant product is awarded must be addressed on an individual basis as circumstances may be different for each case. The Contracting Officer must rely on the contractor’s self-certification. The responsibility to certify and to comply lies with the offeror/contractor pursuant to FAR 52.212-3(g) (4) Trade Agreements Certificate. This is appropriate because the offeror/contractor possesses the necessary detailed knowledge regarding the origin or parts, manufacturing site and value-added process.
