### Question
How does SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY MATTERS define contractor?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2662*, **contractor** is defined as:

> a private entity that has entered into a contract or contractual action of any kind with the Administration to furnish supplies, equipment, materials, or services of any kind

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2662*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER V-SAFEGUARDS AND SECURITY MATTERS > Part A-Safeguards and Security**

