### Question
What is the definition of United States-based small manufacturing firm?


### Answer
The definition of **United States-based small manufacturing firm** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 2491*:

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


(A) engages in manufacturing

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2491*
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