Code of Federal Regulations Title 48. Federal Acquisition Regulations System 48.252.236-7011 Overseas architect-engineer services—Restriction to United States firms

As prescribed in 236.609–70, use the following provision:

Overseas Architect-Engineer Services—Restriction to United States Firms (JAN 1997)

(a) Definition. United States firm, as used in this provision, means a firm incorporated in the United States that complies with the following:

(1) The corporate headquarters are in the United States;

(2) The firm has filed corporate and employment tax returns in the United States for a minimum of 12 years (if required), has filed State and Federal income tax returns (if required) for 2 years, and has paid any taxes due as a result of these filings;  and

(3) The firm employs United States citizens in key management positions.

(b) Restriction. Military construction appropriations acts restrict award of a contract, resulting from this solicitation, to a United States firm or a joint venture of United States and host nation firms.

(c) Status. The offeror confirms, by submission of its offer, that it is a United States firm or a joint venture of United States and host nation firms.

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