The United States Code (USC) is a codification of the general and permanent laws of the United States organized into titles according to subject matter. It serves as a comprehensive reference for all federal laws in areas such as public contracts and procurement, intellectual property, taxation, transportation, communications, banking-related law, and veteran’s benefits. The USC sections that are applicable to procurement are set out under Title 41 – Public Contracts and Title 46 – Shipping. Prospective contractors should ensure they familiarize themselves with the relevant provisions of the USC before entering into any legal agreement or contract.