### Question
How does the law define subcontract?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 8701*, **subcontract** is defined as:

> a contract or contractual action entered into by a prime contractor or subcontractor to obtain supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind under a prime contract

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

