### Question
How is the "executive agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **executive agency** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 3301* as follows -

> an executive department or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Federal Government, including—


(A) any wholly owned Government corporation

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 3301*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND WORKS > PART A-GENERAL > CHAPTER 33-ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERATION**

