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.
(Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3680.)