Nortrane Advisory Team CFIUS vs FOCI: Why Foreign Investment Can Trigger Both
CFIUS reviews a transaction once. FOCI is an ongoing facility clearance requirement. Clearing one does not clear the other, and mixing them up is a common planning mistake.
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Category: Market Entry and Compliance
ITAR or EAR? How to Determine Which Export Control Regime Applies
ITAR and EAR are decided by an item’s design and function, not the buyer or end use. Here is how the specially designed test works, and when to request a Commodity Jurisdiction determination.
Explore MoreNIST 800-171 Self-Assessment and SPRS: What Subcontractors Must Do
Subcontractors handling covered defense information must submit a SPRS score under DFARS, independent of CMMC’s certification timeline. Here is what is required.
Explore MoreCAGE Code vs NCAGE Code: What Foreign Suppliers Get Wrong
Foreign manufacturers do not get a CAGE code, they get an NCAGE code. Here is the difference, and the sequencing mistake that stalls SAM registration.
Explore MoreCMMC Phase 2 Suspended: What Still Applies to You Right Now
CMMC Phase 2 certification is paused, but self-assessment, SPRS scoring, and DFARS obligations are not. Here is what still applies right now.
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Teaming Agreement vs Subcontracting: The Fastest Path to a First Defense Contract
For a company with no U.S. government past performance, the fastest credible route to a first defense contract is usually to team with an established contractor rather than to bid alone. Teaming lets you compete on a partner proven track record while you build your own. But teaming means different things to different people, and […]
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FOCI Mitigation Explained: SSA vs SCA vs Proxy Agreement vs Voting Trust
A foreign owned company cannot simply hold a facility security clearance and start work on classified contracts. It must first show the U.S. government that its foreign ownership will not put classified information at risk. The framework that governs this is Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence, known as FOCI, and it is administered by the […]
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How a Foreign Company Enters the U.S. Defense Market: A Step-by-Step Roadmap
A plain-English, step-by-step roadmap for foreign and new firms entering the U.S. defense market, from entity setup and export control to a first contract.
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