### Question
What does prime contractor mean?


### Answer
**Prime contractor** has the following meaning in *15 U.S.C. § 694a*:

> the person with whom the obligee has contracted to perform the contract

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 694a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14B-SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-GUARANTEES > Part B-Surety Bond Guarantees**

