### Question
How does the law define prime contract?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 8701*, **prime contract** is defined as:

> a contract or contractual action entered into by the Federal Government to obtain supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 8701*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 87-KICKBACKS**

