Can foreign companies bid on federal contracts?

Foreign company participation in federal contracting: **General Rules:** - Most contracts prefer domestic sources - Trade Agreements Act (TAA) allows TAA-compliant products - Some contracts require U.S. citizenship - Defense contracts often require U.S. ownership **TAA Countries (Eligible):** - WTO Agreement countries - Free trade agreement countries - Least developed countries - Caribbean Basin countries **Restricted Areas:** - Classified/security-sensitive work - Critical infrastructure - ITAR-controlled technology - Some DoD contracts **Options for Foreign Companies:** - Establish U.S. subsidiary - Partner with U.S. prime contractor - Focus on TAA-eligible opportunities - Commercial item contracts may be more accessible