### Question
What is the definition of subcontractor?


### Answer
The definition of **subcontractor** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 694a*:

> 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 IVdashA-GUARANTEES > Part B-Surety Bond Guarantees**

