meaning given the term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code. (2) Covered contract The term covered contract means a Department of Defense contract for the procurement of property or services, including construction, valued in excess of $1,000,000. (3) Covered subcontractor The term covered subcontractor means a subcontractor listed in the bid for a covered contract or known by the Department of Defense to be a subcontractor of the offeror.