### Question
How is the term defense contractor defined?


### Answer
The term **defense contractor** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2397* as the following:

> a person that provides services, supplies, or both (including construction) to the Department of Defense under a contract directly with the Department

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

