3. Definition of Covered Contract

Comment: A respondent suggested that the definition of "covered contract" be modified to match the definition in section 893 of the NDAA for FY 2011.

Response: Section 816 of the NDAA for 2012 redefined "covered contract" as "a contract that is subject to the cost accounting standards promulgated pursuant to section 1502 of title 41, United States Code, that could be affected if the data produced by a contractor business system has a significant deficiency." The section 816 definition matches the definition used in this rule, therefore, no revisions are necessary.