BABA Compliant
Flagpole Supplier
Manufactured and assembled in Acworth, Georgia
FlagCo manufactures BABA and BAA compliant commercial flagpoles, hardware, and Beacon lighting. Domestic content documentation for federal GCs, prime contractors, MILCON project teams, and direct federal agency procurements.
Flagpoles + Beacon Lighting
Quote + BABA Documentation
Nationwide Project Delivery
Flagpole Industry
NaVOBA-Verified. Federal-Procurement Ready.
FlagCo is verified through the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) and participates in the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) program. Reference our veteran-owned status in federal procurement documentation where applicable.
FlagCo as a BABA Compliant Flagpole Supplier
FlagCo is a commercial flagpole manufacturer based in Acworth, Georgia. Flagpoles, hardware, and Beacon flagpole lighting are manufactured and assembled in the United States and qualify under both the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) for IIJA-funded infrastructure projects and the Buy American Act (BAA) for direct federal agency purchases. FlagCo supplies federal general contractors, prime contractors on MILCON and IIJA-funded projects, and federal agency buyers nationwide.
All commercial flagpoles are cone-tapered 6063-T6 aluminum shafts engineered and finished in Acworth, GA per NAAMM FP 1001-07 standards. Wind speed compliance is determined per ASCE 7-10. Engineered configurations are available for ASCE 7 Special Wind Regions and hurricane-prone coastal sites. FlagCo provides domestic content documentation to support BABA audit requirements.
Poles and Hardware
External Halyard, Internal Winch, Internal Cam Cleat, and Reinforced configurations. Heights 15 to 80 ft. All shafts are 6063-T6 aluminum, manufactured in the United States. Spun aluminum flash collars and structural hardware included.
Beacon Lighting
FlagCo's Beacon flagpole lights are BABA-compliant, manufactured and assembled in Acworth, GA. The Beacon mounts at the top of the pole and illuminates the flag after dark. Specify with the integrated visor accessory for DarkSky International approval and reduced light pollution.
Documentation for Federal Audits
FlagCo provides domestic content declaration letters for flagpoles and Beacon lighting. Contact FlagCo with your project name and contract number to request documentation for submittals or closeout files.
BABA vs. Buy American Act vs. Berry Amendment
Three federal domestic content laws cover different procurement types. Knowing which applies determines what documentation FlagCo needs to provide.
- Scope: Federally funded infrastructure under the IIJA
- Test: All manufacturing processes must occur in the U.S.
- Waiver: Agency applies to OMB if domestic product unavailable or cost unreasonable
- Authority: Pub. L. 117-58, Sec. 70914; administered by each awarding agency
- Scope: Direct purchases by federal agencies (not grant-funded projects)
- Test: Two-part cost-based test: item manufactured in U.S. + domestic component cost threshold
- Waiver: No domestic product available, quality unsatisfactory, or public interest
- Authority: FAR; each agency implements its own clauses
- Scope: DoD procurements of textiles, food, specialty metals, hand tools
- Test: 100% domestic production required; full input traceability
- Waiver: Limited; operational necessity or U.S. industry incapacity
- Authority: DFARS; DoD only
Sources: 41 U.S.C. 8301-8305 (Buy American Act); DFARS subpart 225.7 (Berry Amendment); Pub. L. 117-58, Section 70914 (BABA). Confirm applicable requirements with the contracting officer for each project.
Manufactured and Assembled in Acworth, Georgia
FlagCo designs, machines hardware components, finishes, and assembles every commercial flagpole and Beacon flagpole light at our facility at 3600 Cantrell Industrial Ct, Acworth, GA 30101.
Hardware (cleat boxes, trucks, halyard systems) and Beacon lighting (LED housings, electronics, finishing) are manufactured in-house. Final assembly, finishing, and quality inspection happen in Acworth before nationwide shipment.
How a Federal GC Sources a BABA-Compliant Flagpole
Seven steps from project award through delivery. Use this for IIJA-funded infrastructure and MILCON projects where flagpoles are a specified component.
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Confirm which domestic content law applies
Determine whether the project falls under BABA (IIJA-funded infrastructure), the Buy American Act (direct federal agency purchase), or another program-specific rule. Review the contract clauses and consult the contracting officer. The applicable law determines what documentation FlagCo needs to provide and what thresholds the products must meet.
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Look up the site wind speed and select the right flagpole rating
Enter the project zip code into FlagCo's Wind Speed Tool to get the ASCE 7-10 wind speed and the required NAAMM FP 1001-07 rating for the site. MILCON and GSA projects typically require a minimum 90 mph rating. Coastal and high-wind sites may require 120 mph or higher. For ASCE 7 site wind speeds above the standard NAAMM ladder, FlagCo provides engineered configurations on request. Download the PDF wind speed report for the project submittal file.
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Generate a cut sheet or CSI specification
Use FlagCo's Cut Sheet Builder to configure the pole type, height, finish, and Beacon option, then download the formatted cut sheet for the submittal package. For design-bid-build projects, use FlagCo's Spec Builder to generate a CSI Section 107500 guide specification in 3-part format compatible with project manual submissions.
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Request domestic content documentation from FlagCo
Call FlagCo at 770.974.0507 or contact through the website with the project name, contract number, and applicable federal program. FlagCo provides a domestic content declaration confirming that the flagpoles, hardware, and Beacon lighting are manufactured and assembled in Acworth, Georgia and meet the applicable domestic content requirements. Documentation turnaround is typically one business day.
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Submit for approval and place the order
Include the FlagCo cut sheet and domestic content letter in the submittal package for the engineer of record or contracting officer's review and approval. Once approved, place the order with FlagCo directly. Commercial flagpoles ship nationwide via freight carrier.
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Coordinate site installation and Beacon mounting
If the project includes an Illuminator (Beacon) package, confirm the electrical access type (110V AC or solar) with the project electrician before delivery. The Beacon ships as part of the Illuminator package but is not factory-installed on the pole. The installer mounts the Beacon on site during pole erection. FlagCo installation guides are available for External Halyard, Internal Winch, and Internal Cam Cleat pole types.
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Retain documentation for project closeout and audit
Keep the FlagCo domestic content letter, the approved cut sheet, and the wind speed report in the project closeout file. BABA audits may occur after project completion. Manufacturer-provided documentation satisfies the federal requirement to demonstrate domestic content at time of purchase.
Common Questions from Federal GCs and MILCON Teams
Answers to what contractors ask most when sourcing BABA-compliant flagpoles for IIJA and MILCON projects.
What is the difference between BABA, the Buy American Act, and the Berry Amendment?
BABA (Build America, Buy America Act) applies to federally funded infrastructure projects under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and requires that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in covered projects meet domestic content requirements. The Buy American Act applies to direct federal government purchases (supplies, materials, and equipment purchased by federal agencies) and uses a separate cost-based domestic content test. The Berry Amendment is the most restrictive: it applies to Department of Defense procurements of specific categories including textiles, food, and specialty metals, and requires 100% domestic production of covered items. Flagpoles procured under a federal construction contract are typically covered by BABA. Flagpoles purchased directly by a federal agency fall under the Buy American Act. If you are unsure which law applies, confirm with your contracting officer before specifying.
Is FlagCo a BABA compliant flagpole supplier?
Yes. FlagCo manufactures and assembles commercial flagpoles, hardware, and Beacon lighting in Acworth, Georgia. FlagCo's flagpole and Beacon product lines are compliant under both BABA (Build America, Buy America Act, for IIJA-funded infrastructure projects) and BAA (Buy American Act, for direct federal agency purchases). FlagCo provides domestic content declarations to support verification during project closeout or audit.
Is FlagCo on GSA Schedule?
FlagCo is pursuing GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) listing as part of the company's government direct channel strategy. GSA Schedule listing is not yet active. Federal buyers who need to procure FlagCo products before that listing is active can contact FlagCo directly at 770.974.0507 to discuss procurement pathways appropriate to the project type.
Does the FlagCo Beacon ship with the flagpole?
FlagCo's Illuminator packages ship the flagpole and Beacon as a matched set, but the Beacon is not factory-installed on the pole. The contractor mounts the Beacon on site during pole erection. Both components are manufactured and assembled in Acworth, Georgia and are BABA-compliant. Note the installation sequence in submittals so the electrical sub and the erecting crew are coordinated.
What documentation does FlagCo provide for BABA audits?
FlagCo can provide a domestic content declaration letter confirming that flagpoles, hardware, and Beacon lighting supplied for a project are manufactured in the United States in Acworth, Georgia. Contact FlagCo at 770.974.0507 or through the website to request documentation specific to your project. Having the project name, contract number, and applicable federal program information ready will speed the process.
Does BABA apply to flagpoles on IIJA-funded projects?
Flagpoles installed as part of federally funded infrastructure projects covered by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are subject to BABA requirements when the pole is a manufactured product incorporated into the infrastructure. The determination depends on how the flagpole is classified in the project scope and the applicable federal program rules. Your contracting officer or the awarding agency's BABA implementation guidance is the authoritative source. FlagCo's products meet domestic content standards for flagpoles and Beacon lighting.
Is FlagCo a veteran-owned business?
Yes. FlagCo is a veteran-owned small business based in Acworth, Georgia. FlagCo participates in the NaVOBA Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) training program. Veteran-owned status is verified through NaVOBA and can be referenced in procurement documentation where applicable.
What wind speeds are FlagCo flagpoles rated for?
FlagCo commercial flagpoles are engineered to the full NAAMM FP 1001-07 rating ladder (85, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 150, and 170 mph). Wind speed ratings are determined per ASCE 7-10 (3-second gust at 33 feet above ground). Federal projects in hurricane-prone coastal areas typically require 120 mph ratings or higher. For ASCE 7 site wind speeds above the standard NAAMM ladder, FlagCo provides engineered configurations beyond 170 mph on request. Bare-pole engineered ratings are available up to 287 mph for extreme-wind installations. Use FlagCo's Wind Speed Tool to look up the ASCE 7-10 wind speed for any U.S. zip code.
Tools for Federal Specifiers and GCs
FlagCo provides free online tools to support project specification, submittal preparation, and product selection. No other commercial flagpole manufacturer offers tools at this level of technical specificity.
Wind Speed Tool
Look up the ASCE 7-10 wind speed and NAAMM FP 1001-07 flagpole rating for any U.S. zip code. Download a PDF wind speed report for project submittals. Covers all 41,375 U.S. zip codes including Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories.
Cut Sheet Builder
Configure a commercial flagpole by type, height, finish, and accessories. Download a formatted PDF cut sheet for your submittal package. Supports External Halyard, Internal Winch, Internal Cam Cleat, and Illuminator Series configurations.
CSI Spec Builder
Generate a CSI Section 107500 flagpole specification in 3-part format. Outputs a Word-compatible document ready for inclusion in the project manual. Covers materials, installation, execution, and manufacturer requirements.
Beacon Resources
Product matrix, compatibility guide, and selection tool for FlagCo's Beacon flagpole lighting. Covers internal and external beacon models, DarkSky International approval, power source options (110V AC and solar), and Illuminator package configurations.
Ready to source a BABA-compliant flagpole?
Call 770.974.0507 with your project name and contract number. FlagCo will send documentation within one business day.
