### Question
How is the "qualified organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified organization** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 502* as follows -

> a relief or disaster assistance organization as described in section 309 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5152)

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 502*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 5-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-PROCUREMENT AND WAREHOUSING**

