### Question
What does covered contract mean?


### Answer
**Covered contract** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 4959*:

> a contract—


(A) awarded to a qualified small business concern as defined pursuant to section 3(a) of the Small Business Act

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4959*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart I-Defense Industrial Base > CHAPTER 388-PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM**

