Build America, Buy America Compliant Walk-In Coolers & Freezers

American Walk In Coolers is proud to offer walk-in coolers, freezers, and refrigeration systems that fully comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). Our products are 100% manufactured in the United States — the same commitment we've held for over 50 years.

If you're procuring refrigeration equipment for a federally funded infrastructure project, you can source from American Walk In Coolers with confidence.

All AWIC walk-in coolers, freezers, and panels are manufactured in the USA and meet BABA domestic content requirements. Self-certification documentation is available upon request for qualifying projects.

What Is the Build America, Buy America Act?

Enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021, the Build America, Buy America Act establishes domestic content procurement requirements for all federally funded infrastructure projects. In plain terms: equipment purchased with federal financial assistance must be American-made.

BABA applies to a wide range of federally funded projects — from food service and hospitality facilities at public institutions, to government buildings, military installations, schools, universities, and beyond.

• All iron and steel must be manufactured entirely in the United States
• All construction materials must be produced in the United States
• Manufactured products must be made in the USA, with U.S.-origin components exceeding 55% of total component costs

Why American Walk In Coolers Meets BABA Requirements

Unlike many refrigeration manufacturers that rely on overseas panel systems, components, or assembly, AWIC has always built in America. This isn't a compliance workaround — it's how we've operated since day one.

Manufacturing location: Tucson, Arizona, USA

Panel system: Domestically manufactured, third-party quality certified

Certifications: UL Listed Panels & Doors, NSF #7, EISA compliant (R-29 coolers / R-32 freezers)

Experience: 50+ years serving government, military, education, food service, and commercial clients

We already supply coolers and freezers to federal clients, including the U.S. Forest Service, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Fort Huachuca, NASA, and major universities — demonstrating a long track record of meeting government procurement standards.

How BABA Compliance Works for Your Project

Federal award recipients, prime contractors, and subcontractors are responsible for ensuring all products incorporated into a covered infrastructure project meet BABA domestic content requirements. Manufacturers like AWIC demonstrate compliance through a self-certification letter — a project-specific document attesting that the equipment meets BABA requirements.

Here's what to expect when you source BABA-compliant refrigeration from AWIC:

• Confirm your project is subject to BABA (federally funded infrastructure projects after May 14, 2022)
• Request a quote and inform your AWIC sales representative that BABA documentation is required
• AWIC provides a self-certification letter specific to your project and the products ordered
• You retain the documentation as part of your compliance records — no further action required on the product origin side

Request BABA Documentation or Get a Quote

Our sales team is experienced in working with government procurement requirements. Whether you need a formal self-certification letter for an active project or you're in early planning and want to confirm product eligibility, we're here to help.

Call us: 1-800-430-4468

You can get an instant quote from our product catalog, or for custom requirements, call our sales team.

Need documentation quickly? AWIC can typically provide BABA self-certification letters within 1–2 business days of a confirmed order or upon request for qualifying projects. Contact our sales team to get started.