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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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92 sections with “qualification”: the first 40

  • FAR 3.104-5 Disqualification.
    …d the offeror, that are conducted through agents, or other intermediaries, may require disqualification under 3.104-3(c)(1). These contacts may also require disqualification under other statutes and regulations. (See 3.104-2(b)(2).) (b) Di…
  • FAR 9.204 Responsibilities for establishment of a qualification requirement.
    The responsibilities of agency activities that establish qualification requirements include the following: (a) Arranging publicity for the qualification requirements. If active competition on anticipated future qualification requirements i…
  • FAR 9.205 Opportunity for qualification before award.
    (a) If an agency determines that a qualification requirement is necessary, the agency activity responsible for establishing the requirement must urge manufacturers and other potential sources to demonstrate their ability to meet the standar…
  • FAR 9.207 Changes in status regarding qualification requirements.
    …he contracting officer shall promptly report to the agency activity which established the qualification requirement any conditions which may merit removal or omission from a QPL, QML, or QBL or affect whether a source should continue to be …
  • FAR 36.603 Collecting data on and appraising firms' qualifications.
    …esponsible for a geographical region or area, or a specialized type of construction. (b) Qualifications data. To be considered for architect-engineer contracts, a firm must file with the appropriate office or board the Standard Form 330, “…
  • FAR 50.205-2 Pre-qualification designation notice.
    …ify for SAFETY Act protection, the requiring activity is responsible for requesting a pre-qualification designation notice from DHS. Such a request for a pre-qualification designation notice should be made once the requiring activity has de…
  • FAR 52.209-1 Qualification Requirements.
    As prescribed in 9.206-2, insert the following clause: Qualification Requirements (FEB 1995) (a) Definition: Qualification Requirement, as used in this clause, means a Government requirement for testing or other quality assurance demonstr…
  • FAR 52.250-4 SAFETY Act Pre-qualification Designation Notice.
    As prescribed in 50.206(c)(1), insert the following provision: Safety Act Pre-Qualification Designation Notice (FEB 2009) (a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Act of terrorism means any act determined to have met the following req…
  • DFARS 236.272 Prequalification of sources.
    (a) Prequalification procedures may be used when necessary to ensure timely and efficient performance of critical construction projects. Prequalification— (1) Results in a list of sources determined to be qualified to perform a specific co…
  • FAR 34.103 Testing and qualification.
    (a) Contractors receiving requests from a Title III project contractor for testing and qualification of a Title III industrial resource shall refer such requests to the contracting officer. The contracting officer shall evaluate the request…
  • FAR 14.404-5 All or none qualifications.
    …ied group, of the items. Bidders shall not be permitted to withdraw or modify all or none qualifications after bid opening since such qualifications are substantive and affect the rights of other bidders.
  • FAR 18.108 Qualifications requirements.
    Agencies may determine not to enforce qualification requirements when an emergency exists. (See 9.206-1.)
  • FAR 9.206 Acquisitions subject to qualification requirements.
  • FAR 47.207-1 Qualifications of offerors.
    (a) Operating authorities. The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.247-2, Permits, Authorities, or Franchises, when regulated transportation is involved. The clause need not be used when a Federal office move is intrastate and…
  • FAR 53.209 Contractor qualifications.
  • DFARS 253.209 Contractor qualifications.
  • FAR 9.202 Policy.
    (a)(1) The head of the agency or designee shall, before establishing a qualification requirement, prepare a written justification— (i) Stating the necessity for establishing the qualification requirement and specifying why the qualificatio…
  • FAR 9.203 QPL's, QML's, and QBL's.
    (a) Qualification and listing in a QPL, QML, or QBL is the process by which products are obtained from manufacturers or distributors, examined and tested for compliance with specification requirements, or manufacturers or potential offerors…
  • FAR 9.206-1 General.
    … any QPL, QML, or QBL without first complying with the requirements of 9.202(a). However, qualification requirements themselves, whether or not previously embodied in a QPL, QML, or QBL, may be enforced without regard to 9.202(a) if they ar…
  • FAR 9.206-3 Competition.
    (a) Presolicitation. If a qualification requirement applies to an acquisition, the contracting officer shall review the applicable QPL, QML, or QBL or other identification of those sources which have met the requirement before issuing a sol…
  • FAR 36.702 Forms for use in contracting for architect-engineer services.
    …performed in the United States or its outlying areas. (b) The SF 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications, shall be used to evaluate firms before awarding a contract for architect-engineer services: (1) Use the SF 330, Part I—Contract-Speci…
  • FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …he rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of a labor category specified in the contract that are— (A) Performed by the contractor; (B) Performed by the subcontractors; or (C)…
  • FAR 52.232-7 Payments under Time-and-Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts.
    …he rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of a labor category specified in the contract that are— (i) Performed by the Contractor; (ii) Performed by the subcontractors; or (i…
  • DFARS 237.104 Personal services contracts.
    …tunities to individuals residing in the area of the facility. The notice must include the qualification criteria against which individuals responding will be evaluated. The contracting officer shall solicit applicants through at least one l…
  • DFARS 209.270-4 Procedures.
    … or ship critical safety items. See additional information at PGI 209.270-4; (2) Approve qualification requirements in accordance with procedures established by the design control activity; and (3) Qualify and identify aviation and ship c…
  • FAR 9.201 Definitions.
    …ers 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)…
  • FAR 50.206 Solicitation provisions and contract clause.
    …rotection is not applicable for the acquisition; or (2) DHS has denied approval of a pre-qualification designation notice. (b)(1) Insert the provision at 52.250-3, SAFETY Act Block Designation/Certification, in a solicitation when DHS has…
  • FAR 52.234-1 Industrial Resources Developed Under Title III, Defense Production Act.
    …he Contractor shall refer any request from a Title III project contractor for testing and qualification of a Title III industrial resource to the Contracting Officer. (c) Upon the direction of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall …
  • FAR 2.101 Definitions.
    …velopment, upon specified terms and conditions, using simplified acquisition procedures. Qualification requirement means a Government requirement for testing or other quality assurance demonstration that must be completed before award of a…
  • FAR 3.104-2 General.
    …rangement concerning future employment with an offeror must comply with the applicable disqualification requirements of 5 CFR 2635.604 and 2635.606. The statutory prohibition in 18 U.S.C. 208 also may require an employee's disqualification …
  • FAR 5.207 Preparation and transmittal of synopses.
    … assigned. (2) Specification and whether an offeror, its product, or service must meet a qualification requirement in order to be eligible for award, and identification of the office from which additional information about the qualificatio…
  • FAR 9.206-2 Contract clause.
    The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.209-1, Qualification Requirements, in solicitations and contracts when the acquisition is subject to a qualification requirement.
  • FAR 22.901 Policy.
    …te against persons because of their age except upon the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, or statutory requirement. (b) Contractors and subcontractors, or persons acting on their behalf, shall not specify in…
  • FAR 50.201 Definitions.
    …lass that the DHS has determined to be a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology (QATT). Pre-qualification designation notice means a notice in a procurement solicitation or other publication by the Government stating that the technology to be…
  • FAR 53.236-2 Architect-engineer services (SF's 252 and 330).
    …neer services, as specified in 36.702(a). (b) SF 330 (Rev. JUL 2021), Architect-Engineer Qualifications. SF 330 is prescribed for use in obtaining information from architect-engineer firms regarding their professional qualifications, as sp…
  • DFARS 209.202 Policy.
    …ical safety items, obtain approval in accordance with PGI 209.202(a)(1) when establishing qualification requirements. See 209.270 for approval of qualification requirements for aviation or ship critical safety items.
  • DFARS 228.370-1 Definitions.
    …ic aircraft means an aircraft that meets the definition in 49 U.S.C. 40102(a)(41) and the qualifications in 49 U.S.C. 40125. Specifically, a public aircraft means any of the following: (1) An aircraft used only for the Government, except a…
  • DFARS 252.228-7007 Public Aircraft and State Aircraft Operations—Liability.
    …ic aircraft means an aircraft that meets the definition in 49 U.S.C. 40102(a)(41) and the qualifications in 49 U.S.C. 40125. Specifically, a public aircraft means any of the following: (1) An aircraft used only for the Government, except a…
  • FAR 1.201-1 The two councils.
    …— (1) Represent their agencies on a full-time basis; (2) Be selected for their superior qualifications in terms of acquisition experience and demonstrated professional expertise; and (3) Be funded by their respective agencies. (b) The c…
  • FAR 3.104-8 Criminal and civil penalties, and further administrative remedies.
    … be subject to agency administrative actions under 5 CFR 2635.604(d) if the official's disqualification from participation in a particular procurement interferes substantially with the individual's ability to perform assigned duties.

FAR (chapter 1)

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Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.