### Question
How is the term contracting officer defined?


### Answer
The term **contracting officer** is defined in *41 U.S.C. § 2101* as the following:

> an individual who, by appointment in accordance with applicable regulations, has the authority to enter into a Federal agency procurement contract on behalf of the Government and to make determinations and findings with respect to the contract

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 2101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Federal Procurement Policy > Division B-Office of Federal Procurement Policy > CHAPTER 21-RESTRICTIONS ON OBTAINING AND DISCLOSING CERTAIN INFORMATION**

