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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 252.236-7011 · FAR 52.236-7011
The corresponding FAR Part 52 and DFARS Part 252 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 52

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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 2 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.

(End of provision)

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-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:
+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 2 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.
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