### Question
How does the law define contractor?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 4705*, **contractor** is defined as:

> a person awarded a contract with an executive agency

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 4705*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division C-Procurement > CHAPTER 47-MISCELLANEOUS**

