### Question
How does the law define covered item of supply?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 3252*, **covered item of supply** is defined as:

> an item of information technology (as that term is defined in section 11101 of title 40) that is purchased for inclusion in a covered system, and the loss of integrity of which could result in a supply chain risk for a covered system

#### 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**

