1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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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