### Question
How does the law define nontraditional Government contractor?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7256*, **nontraditional Government contractor** is defined as:

> given the term "nontraditional defense contractor" in section 845(f) [1](#7256_1_target) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (Public Law 103–160; 

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7256*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER VI-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part C-General Administrative Provisions**

