Detailed Answer
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
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