### Question
How is the term contracting officer defined?


### Answer
The term **contracting officer** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 423* as the following:

> a person who, by appointment in accordance with applicable regulations, has the authority to enter into a Federal agency procurement contract on behalf of the Government and to make determinations and findings with respect to such a contract

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 423*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY**

