### Question
How is the "head of a covered agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **head of a covered agency** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 3252* as follows -

> each of the following:


(A) The Secretary of Defense

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 3252*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart B-Acquisition Planning > CHAPTER 223-OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO PLANNING AND SOLICITATION GENERALLY**

