Lists of Registered or Qualified Suppliers. 1. An entity may establish for continuing use a list of suppliers registered or qualified to participate in procurements. A current updated list of registered or qualified suppliers shall be publicly available. The entity shall ensure that suppliers may apply for participation in the list of registered or qualified suppliers at any time, and that all qualifying applicants are included within a reasonable period of time, taking into account the conditions for participation and the need for verification. Where an entity requires suppliers to qualify for such a list before being permitted to participate in a procurement, and a supplier that has not previously satisfied such requirements or conditions submits an application, the entity shall promptly start the registration or qualification procedures and shall allow such supplier to participate in the procurement, provided there is sufficient time to complete the registration or procurement procedures within the time period established for the award.
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