### Question
How does the law define contractor?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 266a*, **contractor** is defined as:

> a private entity that enters into a contract with an agency

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 266a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES > SUBCHAPTER IV-PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

