### Question
How does ACQUISITION define qualifying offeror?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 3206*, **qualifying offeror** is defined as:

> an offeror that—


(A) is determined to be a responsible source

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 3206*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart B-Acquisition Planning > CHAPTER 221-PLANNING AND SOLICITATION GENERALLY**

