Federal Register #2026-19336

Presidential Memorandum on Restoring Reciprocity in Government Procurement

This opportunity concerns a Presidential Memorandum focused on government procurement reciprocity between the United States and Canada. - Government Buyer: - Executive Office of the President - Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - United States Trade Representative (USTR) - Scope and Directives: - Directs relevant agencies to identify and, where appropriate, remove Canadian origin items from the U.S. Federal civil procurement system - Instructs agencies to notify departments of domestic alternatives to Canadian origin items - Mandates monitoring of Canadian treatment of U.S. origin items in Canadian procurement markets - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are identified - The memorandum is a policy directive, not a solicitation for goods or services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on policy action to promote reciprocity and domestic sourcing - No direct procurement activity or contract award is announced

Description

This memorandum, issued by the Executive Office of the President, addresses efforts to restore reciprocity in government procurement between the United States and Canada. It directs the identification and removal of Canadian origin items from the U.S. Federal civil procurement system where appropriate, in response to Canadian policies favoring Canadian products and content. The memorandum also mandates monitoring of Canadian treatment of U.S. origin items and authorizes agency heads to implement necessary measures. The goal is to combat discriminatory procurement practices and ensure fair access for U.S. companies.

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