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


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2403*, **prime contractor** is defined as:

> a party that enters into an agreement directly with the United States to furnish part or all of a weapon system

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2403*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT   > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

