Procurement Thresholds for Implementation of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979
Published Date: 2/3/2026
Notice
Summary
Starting in 2026 and through 2027, the U.S. Trade Representative updated the dollar amounts that decide when certain trade rules kick in for government buying. This affects businesses and governments involved in trade deals like USMCA, Australia, and others. The new thresholds make sure the rules match current economic data, so contracts above these amounts follow trade agreements smoothly.
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Australia procurement dollar thresholds
If you are a U.S. business bidding on government contracts covered by the U.S.–Australia Free Trade Agreement, procurements at or above the listed dollar amounts must follow the agreement. Effective January 1, 2026 for calendar years 2026 and 2027: central government goods and services $105,767 and construction $6,683,000; sub-central goods and services $474,000 and construction $6,683,000; other entities List A goods $528,833, List B goods $535,000, and construction $6,683,000.
Bahrain procurement dollar thresholds
If you are a U.S. business bidding on contracts covered by the U.S.–Bahrain Free Trade Agreement, procurements at or above the listed dollar amounts must follow the agreement. Effective January 1, 2026 for calendar years 2026 and 2027: central government goods and services $174,000 and construction $13,749,689; other entities List B goods and services $535,000 and construction $16,923,484.
Chile procurement dollar thresholds
If you are a U.S. business bidding on contracts covered by the U.S.–Chile Free Trade Agreement, procurements at or above the listed dollar amounts must follow the agreement. Effective January 1, 2026 for calendar years 2026 and 2027: central government goods and services $105,767 and construction $6,683,000; sub-central goods and services $474,000 and construction $6,683,000; other entities List A goods $528,833, List B goods $535,000, and construction $6,683,000.
Colombia procurement dollar thresholds
If you are a U.S. business bidding on contracts covered by the U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, procurements at or above the listed dollar amounts must follow the agreement. Effective January 1, 2026 for calendar years 2026 and 2027: central government goods and services $105,767 and construction $6,683,000; sub-central goods and services $474,000 and construction $6,683,000; other entities List B goods $535,000 and construction $6,683,000.
DR‑CAFTA procurement thresholds update
If you are a U.S. business bidding on contracts covered by the Dominican Republic–Central America–United States Free Trade Agreement (DR‑CAFTA), procurements at or above the listed dollar amounts must follow the agreement. Effective January 1, 2026 for calendar years 2026 and 2027: central government goods and services $105,767 and construction $6,683,000; sub-central goods and services $474,000 and construction $6,683,000; other entities List B goods $535,000 and construction $6,683,000.
USMCA procurement thresholds (U.S.–Mexico)
If you are a U.S. business bidding on contracts covered by USMCA (procurement obligations are between the U.S. and Mexico only), procurements at or above the listed dollar amounts must follow the agreement. Effective January 1, 2026 for calendar years 2026 and 2027: federal government goods and services $105,767 and construction $13,749,689; government enterprises goods $528,833 and construction $16,923,484.
Oman procurement dollar thresholds
If you are a U.S. business bidding on contracts covered by the U.S.–Oman Free Trade Agreement, procurements at or above the listed dollar amounts must follow the agreement. Effective January 1, 2026 for calendar years 2026 and 2027: central level goods and services $174,000 and construction $13,749,688; other covered entities List B goods $535,000 and construction $16,923,484.
Singapore procurement dollar thresholds
If you are a U.S. business bidding on contracts covered by the U.S.–Singapore Free Trade Agreement, procurements at or above the listed dollar amounts must follow the agreement. Effective January 1, 2026 for calendar years 2026 and 2027: central government goods and services $105,767 and construction $6,683,000; sub-central goods and services $474,000 and construction $6,683,000; other entities goods $535,000 and construction $6,683,000.
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