### Question
How does FEDERAL PAYMENTS define socially and economically disadvantaged individuals?


### Answer
Under *31 U.S.C. § 6701*, **socially and economically disadvantaged individuals** is defined as:

> such term has under section 8(d) of the Small Business Act and relevant subcontracting regulations promulgated pursuant to that section.

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 6701*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 67-FEDERAL PAYMENTS**

