### Question
What is the definition of commercial item?


### Answer
The definition of **commercial item** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 40118*:

> given such term in section 4(12) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(12)), except that it shall not include a contract for the transportation by air of passengers.

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 40118*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart i-general > CHAPTER 401-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

