In this subtitle, the terms “item” and “item of supply”—

(1) mean an individual part, component, subassembly, assembly, or subsystem integral to a major system, and other property which may be replaced during the service life of the system, including spare parts and replenishment spare parts; but

(2) do not include packaging or labeling associated with shipment or identification of an item.

Terms Used In 41 USC 108

  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See 1 USC 8