### Question
How is the "Defense research facility" defined?


### Answer
The term **Defense research facility** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2364* as follows -

> a Department of Defense facility which performs or contracts for the performance of—


(A) basic research

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2364*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT   > CHAPTER 139-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT**

