### Question
What is the definition of small business concern?


### Answer
The definition of **small business concern** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 4552*:

> a business concern that meets the requirements of section 632(a) of title 15 and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that section, and includes such business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals or by women

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 4552*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-DEFENSE PRODUCTION > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

