### Question
How does the law define contractor?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2397b*, **contractor** is defined as:

> a person—


(i) that contracts to supply the Department of Defense with goods or services

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2397b*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law     > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT   > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

