(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, are provided an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities to meet the standards specified for qualification.？The names of successful products, manufacturers, or potential offerors are included on lists evidencing their status.？Generally, qualification is performed in advance and independently of any specific acquisition action.
CFR 48-9.203-2014 history
2014CFR 48-9.203-2014 Federal acquisition regulations system. Part9:Contractor qualifications. Subpart9.2:Qualifications requirements. Section9.203:QPL’s, QML’s, and QBL’s.