252.236-7011 — Overseas architect-engineer services—Restriction to United States firms.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.236-7011 — Overseas architect-engineer services—Restriction to United States firms.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
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. (End of provision) [62 FR 2858, Jan. 17, 1997, as amended at 83 FR 54681, Oct. 31, 2018]
Compliance Checklist
- 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.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
No flow-down required
This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.236-7011 (Overseas architect-engineer services—Restriction to United States firms.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.236-7011 is typically required in DoD contracts when the contracting officer determines it's applicable. Check Section I of your solicitation.
Flow-down requirements vary. Review the specific clause text for subcontractor applicability provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.