### Question
How is the term covered contract defined?


### Answer
The term **covered contract** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 637* as the following:

> a contract relating to which a prime contractor is required to develop a subcontracting plan under paragraph (4) or (5)

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 637*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

