### Question
How is the term subcontract defined?


### Answer
The term **subcontract** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 52* as the following:

> a contract or contractual action entered into by a prime contractor or subcontractor for the purpose of obtaining supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind under a prime contract

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 52*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

