### Question
How does the law define covered small business?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2419*, **covered small business** is defined as:

> a qualified small business concern as defined pursuant to section 3(a) of the Small Business Act that has entered into a contract with the Department of Defense that includes a contract clause described in subsection (a)(2)

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2419*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 142-PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROGRAM**

