What is the definition of government contract under E.O. 13201 and the implementing regulations?
A. Government contract means any agreement or modification thereof between any contracting agency and any person for the purchase, sale, or use of personal property or nonpersonal services. The term “personal property” includes supplies, and contracts for the use of real property (such as lease arrangements), unless the contract for the use of real property itself constitutes real property (such as easements). The term “nonpersonal services” includes, but is not limited to, utilities, construction, transportation, research, insurance, and fund depository. The term “government contract” does not include (a) agreements in which the parties stand in the relationship of employer and employee and (b) Federally assisted contracts.
