### Question
What is the definition of engineering and manufacturing development contract?


### Answer
The definition of **engineering and manufacturing development contract** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 4232*:

> a prime contract for the engineering and manufacturing development of a major defense acquisition program

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4232*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart F-Major Systems, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and Weapon Systems Development > CHAPTER 322-MAJOR SYSTEMS AND MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS GENERALLY > SUBCHAPTER II-CONTRACTING**

