Overseas Military Construction—Preference for United States Firms
A solicitation provision under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, placed in Uniform Contract Format Section L (Instructions to offerors).
When it applies
Applies (DFARS 236.570(c)(1)) in DoD military-construction solicitations over $1M funded with military construction appropriations when performance is in a Pacific U.S. outlying area or a country bordering the Arabian Gulf — applies a preference for U.S. firms.
Prescription
The DFARS directs use of 252.236-7010 at 236.570(c)(1) — read the prescribing section on acquisition.gov →.
Official text
The full, authoritative text of 252.236-7010 is on acquisition.gov: View DFARS 252.236-7010 →
Frequently asked questions
When does DFARS 252.236-7010 apply?
Applies (DFARS 236.570(c)(1)) in DoD military-construction solicitations over $1M funded with military construction appropriations when performance is in a Pacific U.S. outlying area or a country bordering the Arabian Gulf — applies a preference for U.S. firms.
Where is DFARS 252.236-7010 prescribed?
The DFARS prescribes 252.236-7010 at 236.570(c)(1). ArcClause selects it automatically when your acquisition triggers that prescription.
Is DFARS 252.236-7010 a solicitation provision or a contract clause?
252.236-7010, Overseas Military Construction—Preference for United States Firms, is a solicitation provision under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Is DFARS 252.236-7010 incorporated by reference or set out in full text?
252.236-7010 is typically incorporated by reference in the solicitation.
Where can I read the official text of DFARS 252.236-7010?
The full, authoritative text of 252.236-7010 is published on acquisition.gov.
How do I know which clauses apply to my acquisition?
ArcClause builds a complete FAR/DFARS clause matrix for your acquisition automatically — enter your parameters and it selects every applicable provision and clause, including 252.236-7010 when triggered. It is free to use at https://www.aframesolutions.com/arcclause.
Which clauses does your solicitation need?
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