### Question
How does the law define covered acquisition program?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 4062*, **covered acquisition program** is defined as:

> any acquisition program of the Department of Defense other than a major defense acquisition program, but does not include any contract awarded under an exception to competitive acquisition authorized by the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4062*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart E-Research and Engineering > CHAPTER 303-RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

