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Are firms that are minority owned by foreign VCOCs eligible to submit a Phase I offer?

Yes. Firms must meet the U.S. Small Business Administration’s definition of a small business concern and meet all other eligibility requirements as stated in the solicitation. 

Firms that are majority foreign owned and/or majority venture capital operating company (VCOC) owned are not eligible.