defense contractor
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
The term “defense contractor” means a person that provides services, supplies, or both (including construction) to the Department of Defense under a contract directly with the Department.
Source
- 1994–present10 U.S.C. § 2397Armed Forces · 2397 to 2397c. Repealed. Pub. L. 104106, div. D, title XLIII, 4304(b)(1), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 664] · in this section
The term "defense contractor" means any person who enters into a contract with the United States—
(A) to furnish materials, industrial resources, or a critical technology for the national defense; or
(B) to perform services for the national defense.
Source
- 2015–present50 U.S.C. § 4552War and National Defense · Definitions · for purposes of this chapter