### Question
How is the "covered procurement" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered procurement** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 2786* as follows -

> the following:


(A) A source selection for a covered system or a covered item of supply involving either a performance specification, as described in subsection (a)(3)(B) of section 3306 of title 41, or an evaluation factor, as described in subsection (b)(1) of such section, relating to supply chain risk

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2786*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS > Part A-Contracts**

