### Question
How is the "firm" defined?


### Answer
The term **firm** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 1102* as follows -

> an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the profession of architecture or engineering

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 1102*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 11-SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS**

