you have recieved a request to purchase $8,500 worth of tools and other supplies for a unit exercise in a different state. given this scenario, does the buy American statue apply to this acquisition. yes, because the tools are subject to the non-availablity exception. yes, because an exception to the buy American act applies. no, because the tools are being purchased for use inside the u.s.. no, because the cost of the tools is under the micro purchased threshold