### Question
How does the law define commercial component?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 102*, **commercial component** is defined as:

> a component that is a commercial item

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division A-General > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER I-SUBTITLE DEFINITIONS**

