### Question
How is the "disadvantaged business concerns" defined?


### Answer
The term **disadvantaged business concerns** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 1151* as follows -

> small businesses that are owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals as defined in section 124,[2](#1151_2_target) of title 13, Code of Federal Regulations

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1151*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part A-General Provisions**

