As used in this subpart-
FAIR Act agencies means the agencies required under the FAIR Act to submit inventories annually of the activities performed by Government personnel.
First-tier subcontract means a subcontract awarded directly by the contractor for the purpose of acquiring supplies or services (including construction) for performance of a prime contract. It does not include the contractor's supplier agreements with vendors, such as long-term arrangements for materials or supplies that benefit multiple contracts and/or the costs of which are normally applied to a contractor's general and administrative expenses or indirect costs.
48 C.F.R. §4.1701