### Question
How is the "eligible entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2871* as follows -

> any private person, corporation, firm, partnership, company, State or local government, or housing authority of a State or local government that is prepared to enter into a contract as a partner with the Secretary concerned for the construction of military housing units and ancillary supporting facilities

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2871*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 169-MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IV-ALTERNATIVE AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT OF MILITARY HOUSING**

