### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define contracting officer?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 56*, **contracting officer** is defined as:

> given that term for the purposes of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 [41 U.S.C. 601 et seq.].

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 56*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

