### Question
How does PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES define contingency operation?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 259*, **contingency operation** is defined as:

> given such term in section 101(a) of title 10.

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 259*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES > SUBCHAPTER IV-PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

