### Question
How is the term qualifying offeror defined?


### Answer
The term **qualifying offeror** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2305* as the following:

> an offeror that—


(i) is determined to be a responsible source

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2305*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 137-PROCUREMENT GENERALLY**

