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


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2225*, **small business concern** is defined as:

> a business concern that meets the applicable size standards prescribed pursuant to section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a))

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2225*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 131-PLANNING AND COORDINATION**

