### Question
What is the definition of responsible source?


### Answer
The definition of **responsible source** is as follows in *41 U.S.C. § 113*:

> a prospective contractor that—


(1) has adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain those resources

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 113*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division A-General > CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER I-SUBTITLE DEFINITIONS**

