### Question
How is the term defense contractor defined?


### Answer
The term **defense contractor** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1662d* as the following:

> a private person producing goods or services pursuant to—


(A) one or more defense contracts which have a total amount not less than $500,000 entered into with the Department of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1662d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE FOR DISLOCATED WORKERS > Part B-Federal Responsibilities**

