### Question
How is the term contract defined?


### Answer
The term **contract** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 20135* as the following:

> any actual or proposed contract, agreement, understanding, or other arrangement, and includes any assignment, substitution of parties, or subcontract executed or entered into thereunder

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 20135*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-General Program and Policy Provisions > CHAPTER 201-NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

