### Question
How is the term local contract defined?


### Answer
The term **local contract** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 8125* as the following:

> a contract entered into by a Department medical center for procurement of an item for use by that medical center

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 8125*
  - Heading: **PART VI-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY > CHAPTER 81-ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF HOSPITAL AND DOMICILIARY FACILITIES; PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY; ENHANCED-USE LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY > SUBCHAPTER II-PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY**

