### Question
What is the definition of prime contract?


### Answer
The definition of **prime contract** is as follows in *41 U.S.C. § 103*:

> any contract, agreement, or purchase order heretofore or hereafter entered into by a contracting agency and connected with or related to the prosecution of the war

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 103*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-TERMINATION OF WAR CONTRACTS**

