### Question
How does Additional General Provisions define contract?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1011f*, **contract** is defined as:

> any agreement for the acquisition by purchase, lease, or barter of property or services by the foreign source, for the direct benefit or use of either of the parties

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1011f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES AND STUDENT ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part B-Additional General Provisions**

