### Question
How does SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT define contract?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2409*, **contract** is defined as:

> a contract awarded by the head of an agency

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2409*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

