### Question
What does covered contract mean?


### Answer
**Covered contract** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 637*:

> a contract relating to which a prime contractor is required to develop a subcontracting plan under paragraph (4) or (5)

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 637*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

