48 CFR § 3.1001 - 3.1001 Definitions.

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# 3.1001 3.1001   Definitions.

As used in this subpart—

*Subcontract* means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract.

*Subcontractor* means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnished supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

*United States* means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

[73 FR 67090, Nov. 12, 2008]