### Question
Can you define what federal agency means?


### Answer
**Federal agency** is defined as the following in *40 U.S.C. § 102*:

> an executive agency or an establishment in the legislative or judicial branch of the Government (except the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Architect of the Capitol, and any activities under the direction of the Architect of the Capitol)

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 102*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 11-GENERAL > SUBCHAPTER I-PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS**

