### Question
How is the term covered contract defined?


### Answer
The term **covered contract** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2419* as the following:

> a contract—


(A) awarded to a qualified small business concern as defined pursuant to section 3(a) of the Small Business Act

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2419*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 142-PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM**

