### Question
Can you define what minority-serving institution" means an institution of higher education described in section 1067q(a) of title 20.[1](#475a_1_target)


#### (4) Protégé firm


The term "protégé firm means?


### Answer
**Minority-serving institution" means an institution of higher education described in section 1067q(a) of title 20.[1](#475a_1_target)


#### (4) Protégé firm


The term "protégé firm** is defined as the following in *6 U.S.C. § 475a*:

> a small business concern, a historically Black college or university, or a minority-serving institution that—


(A) is eligible to enter into a prime contract or subcontract with the Department

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 475a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER VIII-COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part H-Miscellaneous Provisions**

