### Question
How is the term contract defined?


### Answer
The term **contract** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2409* as the following:

> a contract awarded by the head of an agency

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2409*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

