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


### Answer
The term **contractor** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 265* as follows -

> a person awarded a contract with an executive agency

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 265*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES > SUBCHAPTER IV-PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

