### Question
How is the "obligee" defined?


### Answer
The term **obligee** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 694a* as follows -

> (A) in the case of a bid bond, the person requesting bids for the performance of a contract, or (B) in the case of a payment bond or performance bond, the person who has contracted with a principal for the completion of the contract and to whom the obligation of the surety runs in the event of a breach by the principal of the conditions of a payment bond or performance bond

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 694a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14B-SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-GUARANTEES > Part B-Surety Bond Guarantees**

