### Question
How is the "covered company" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered company** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2388* as follows -

> a company that has entered into a contract or agreement with the Department of Defense, assists the Department, or requires a facility to process classified information

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2388*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PROPERTY**

