### Question
How is the "qualification requirement" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualification requirement** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 3243* as follows -

> a requirement for testing or other quality assurance demonstration that must be completed by an offeror before award of a contract

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 3243*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart B-Acquisition Planning > CHAPTER 223-OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO PLANNING AND SOLICITATION GENERALLY**

