### Question
How is the term prime contractor employee defined?


### Answer
The term **prime contractor employee** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 8701* as the following:

> an officer, partner, employee, or agent of a prime contractor

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 8701*
  - Heading: **Subtitle IV-Miscellaneous > CHAPTER 87-KICKBACKS**

