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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 9: Contractor Qualifications › Subpart 9.2

FAR 9.201 Definitions.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section defines two terms used in the qualification requirements subpart: Qualified Bidders List (QBL) and Qualified Manufacturers List (QML). It matters to contractors because it explains what these lists mean, which affects how products become qualified for Government contracting.

Applies to: Contractors and products subject to qualification requirements

Key terms: Qualified bidders list (QBL) · Qualified manufacturers list (QML) · examined and tested · qualification requirements

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The text

As used in this subpart—

Qualified bidders list (QBL) means a list of bidders who have had their products examined and tested and who have satisfied all applicable qualification requirements for that product or have otherwise satisfied all applicable qualification requirements.

Qualified manufacturers list (QML) means a list of manufacturers who have had their products examined and tested and who have satisfied all applicable qualification requirements for that product.

← 9.200 Scope of subpart. · 9.202 Policy. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 9

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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