Answer:
C.the giving or receiving of any thing of value by a subcontractor to a prime contractor.
Explanation:
Kickbacks are gifts or financial favours that bare given in order to gain something in return. It is usually given to someone in decision making position.
The Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 applies to government contractors, and aims to eliminate the practice where subcontractors give kick back to employees of a cost-plus-a-fixed fee or cost reimbursible prime contractors for the purpose of securing contract awards.