Get Registered on Qualification Lists

A less common way to receive bid leads is by getting registered on a qualified product list (QPL), a qualified manufacturers list (QML), or a qualified bidders list. Qualification lists are used only for products that require lengthy or costly testing to determine whether they meet the government's requirements. The lists identify the specifications and the manufacturers or distributors of each qualified item. When the government wishes to procure a product for which a qualification list exists, bids or proposals are usually accepted only for specific products or from companies on the list.

To have your product or your company included on a qualification list, contact the small business specialist responsible for qualification at the buying office identified in the product specification.

If all else fails, you can always get help from a bid-matching service or your local PTAC office.