### Question
How does SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM define subcontractor?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 694a*, **subcontractor** is defined as:

> a person who has contracted with a prime contractor or with another subcontractor to perform a contract

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 694a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14B-SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-GUARANTEES > Part B-Surety Bond Guarantees**

