### Question
How is the term contract services defined?


### Answer
The term **contract services** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 3138* as the following:

> all services that are reported to the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to OMB Circular A–11 (relating to preparation and submission of budget estimates) in budget object classes that are designated in the Object Class 25 series

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 3138*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart A-General > CHAPTER 207-BUDGETING AND APPROPRIATIONS**

