41 U.S.C. § 6501 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 41. Public Contracts § 6501. Definitions

(1) Agency of the United States--The term “agency of the United States” means an executive department, independent establishment, or other agency or instrumentality of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a corporation in which all stock is beneficially owned by the Federal Government.

(2) Person.--The term “person” includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, corporations, legal representatives, trustees, trustees in cases under title 11, or receivers.

(3) Secretary.--The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor.