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


### Answer
The term **contracting officer** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 657f* as the following:

> given such term in section 2101(1) of title 41.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 657f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

