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What is TAA?
The Trade Agreements Act (TAA) is a U.S. federal law (41 U.S.C. § 8301–8305) that requires products purchased by the U.S. federal government to be manufactured or substantially transformed in the United States or a TAA-designated country. TAA compliance is a mandatory procurement requirement for:
- U.S. federal government agencies (GSA Schedule purchases)
- Department of Defense (DoD) contracts
- State and local government entities purchasing under federal cooperative contracts
- Educational institutions using E-rate or federal funding programs
- Any organization purchasing through a federal contract vehicle
TAA-Designated Countries
Products manufactured or substantially transformed in any of the following are TAA compliant: United States, most EU member states, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, and other countries with which the U.S. has a qualifying trade agreement. Notably, products manufactured in China are not TAA compliant for U.S. government procurement.
Flex Matrix TAA Compliance Status
All KanexPro Flex Matrix chassis and cards are TAA compliant.
| SKU | Description | TAA Compliant |
|---|---|---|
| FLEX-MF8X10 | Modular 4K60 Matrix Chassis — 8×10 | ✅ Yes |
| FLEX-MF16X20 | 16×20 4K60 Modular Matrix Switcher | ✅ Yes |
| FLEX-MF24X36 | 24×36 4K60 Modular Matrix Switcher | ✅ Yes |
| FLEX-MF24X60 | 24×60 4K60 Modular Matrix Switcher | ✅ Yes |
| FLEX-HDMI8IN | HDMI 2.0 Input Card | ✅ Yes |
| FLEX-HDMI12OUT | HDMI 2.0 Output Card | ✅ Yes |
| FLEX-CAT12OUT | CATx Output Card | ✅ Yes |
| FLEX-CATRX | HDBaseT CAT Receiver | ✅ Yes |
Why TAA Compliance Matters for Your Project
- GSA Schedule eligibility: TAA-compliant products can be listed on and purchased through the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program, the primary procurement vehicle for federal agencies.
- LPTA and Best Value contracts: TAA compliance is a go/no-go requirement — non-compliant products are disqualified regardless of price or features.
- State and local government: Many state contracts and cooperative purchasing programs (NASPO, OMNIA, etc.) require TAA compliance even for non-federal buyers.
- E-rate and federal education funding: Schools and libraries using E-rate funding must purchase TAA-compliant equipment for eligible categories.
How to Request TAA Documentation
For formal procurement documentation including a TAA compliance letter or country of origin certification for the Flex Matrix series, contact KanexPro at sales@kanexpro.com or call 888.975.1368. Reference the specific SKU(s) required.
GSA Purchasing
KanexPro products are available through authorized GSA contract holders. Contact your KanexPro sales representative or authorized reseller for GSA pricing and contract information.
