### Question
How does DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE GENERALLY define eligible firm?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 4801*, **eligible firm** is defined as:

> a company or other business entity that, as determined by the Secretary of Commerce—


(A) conducts a significant level of its research, development, engineering, manufacturing, integration, services, and information technology activities in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4801*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart I-Defense Industrial Base > CHAPTER 381-DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE GENERALLY**

