### Question
Can you define what contracting officer means?


### Answer
**Contracting officer** is defined as the following in *41 U.S.C. § 8705*:

> given that term in chapter 71 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 8705*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 87-KICKBACKS**

