Work in the United States. All work performed by Consultants under this Contract must be performed within the United States.
Work in the United States a. Unless advance BUYER written approval has been obtained, SELLER shall perform all work in the United States and shall have all items to be delivered to BUYER manufactured in the United States. Components and subcomponents of such deliverables shall also be manufactured in the United States only, unless the components or subcomponents are (1) commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR 2.101, and (2) are not restricted under U.S. Export Laws and Regulations, and (3) are not designed or modified for the BUYER or the Government of the United States. For purposes of this clause, “work” and “manufacture” are defined as: the process of converting or assembling raw materials, components, or parts into finished or partially finished goods that meet SELLER’s or BUYER’s stated specifications or requirements.