FAQ# 2409: What are FIPS and TAA on Scanners, Printers, and Mobile Computers?

Answer

FIPS is the Federal Information Processing Standards. FIPS are standards and guidelines for federal computer systems developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) following the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and approved by the Secretary of Commerce.

TAA is a good or service. It is TAA-compliant if manufactured or substantially transformed in the United States or manufactured in a TAA-designated country. A TAA-designated country is where the U.S. maintains a trade agreement and regards as a reliable or acceptable procurement source. Feb 17, 2021.