### Question
Can you define what covered item of supply means?


### Answer
**Covered item of supply** is defined as the following in *10 U.S.C. § 2339a*:

> an item of information technology (as that term is defined in section 11101 of title 40) that is purchased for inclusion in a covered system, and the loss of integrity of which could result in a supply chain risk for a covered system

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2339a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 137-PROCUREMENT GENERALLY**

