### Question
What is the definition of major contract?


### Answer
The definition of **major contract** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 415a*:

> each of the 6 largest prime, associate, or Government-furnished equipment contracts under a major system that is in excess of $40,000,000 and that is not a firm, fixed price contract

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 415a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER III-ACCOUNTABILITY FOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES**

