### Question
How is the term agency of the United States defined?


### Answer
The term **agency of the United States** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 6501* as the following:

> an executive department, independent establishment, or other agency or instrumentality of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a corporation in which all stock is beneficially owned by the Federal Government

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 6501*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Other Advertising and Contract Provisions > CHAPTER 65-CONTRACTS FOR MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, ARTICLES, AND EQUIPMENT EXCEEDING $10,000**

