### Question
How is the term contingency contracting defined?


### Answer
The term **contingency contracting** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2333* as the following:

> all stages of the process of acquiring property or services by the Department of Defense during a contingency operation

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2333*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 137-PROCUREMENT GENERALLY**

