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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 209.202 · FAR 9.202
Superseded. This section was republished by Class Deviation 2026-O0042, which directs contracting officers to use the deviated text instead of the codified text below. View the deviated PGI 209.202

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(a)(1) The inclusion of qualification requirements in specifications for products that are to be included on a Qualified Products List, or manufactured by business firms included on a Qualified Manufacturers List, requires approval by the departmental standardization office in accordance with DoD 4120.24-M, Defense Standardization Program (DSP) Policies and Procedures. The inclusion of other qualification requirements in an acquisition or group of acquisitions requires approval by the chief of the contracting office.

Change History

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detected 2026-08-09 [PGI] PGI_ADDED R-DFARS PGI 209.202 added by class deviation 2026-O0042
detected 2026-04-17 [PGI] PGI_MODIFIED PGI 209.202 updated: 1 lines added, 1 lines removed
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-(a)(1) Except for aviation or ship critical safety items, obtain approval in accordance with PGI 209.202 (a)(1) when establishing qualification requirements. See 209.270 for approval of qualification requirements for aviation or ship critical safety items.+(a)(1) The inclusion of qualification requirements in specifications for products that are to be included on a Qualified Products List, or manufactured by business firms included on a Qualified Manufacturers List, requires approval by the departmental standardization office in accordance with DoD 4120.24-M, Defense Standardization Program (DSP) Policies and Procedures. The inclusion of other qualification requirements in an acquisition or group of acquisitions requires approval by the chief of the contracting office.
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