### Question
What does defense contractor mean?


### Answer
**Defense contractor** has the following meaning in *41 U.S.C. § 50*:

> an employer engaged in—


(1) the production, maintenance, or storage of arms, armament, ammunition, implements of war, munitions, machinery, tools, clothing, food, fuel, or any articles or supplies, or parts or ingredients of any articles or supplies

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 50*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

