General contractors on FHWA-funded infrastructure projects face a firm deadline. On October 1, 2026, Build America, Buy America enters its second phase, layering a 55% component-cost test on top of the existing final-assembly requirement. Contractors who cannot produce manufactured-product cost breakdowns risk disqualified bids, project delays, and False Claims Act exposure tied to inaccurate Certificates of Compliance. Proving BABA 55% compliance manually, across dozens of suppliers and thousands of line items, carries real operational cost, and audit readiness cannot wait until an award is challenged. This is where continuous compliance monitoring and automated supplier data collection change the equation. Certivo is an AI-powered compliance platform and system of record that centralizes supplier documentation, validates cost data, and maintains audit-ready records for federal work. CORA-powered regulatory intelligence keeps obligations current as thresholds phase in.
