Keep the first-use flow simple; use these references when you need more detail.
The standard that lets an assistant call connected tools and obtain their data. Qualified Bid uses a hosted MCP connection.
Official learning reference →https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11175166-get-started-with-custom-connectors-using-remote-mcp
A sign-in and authorization method. Complete Qualified Bid sign-in through the offered flow; an assistant login alone does not connect Qualified Bid.
Official learning reference →https://support.claude.com/en/articles/11175166-get-started-with-custom-connectors-using-remote-mcp
The assistant identifies itself through a published client identity. Use this when offered by Qualified Bid’s guide; leave a fixed client secret empty.
Official learning reference →https://qualifiedbid.qualifiedcapacity.com/setup/claude
The remote-server transport to select in Codex for https://mcp.qualifiedcapacity.com/mcp. It connects to a hosted server, rather than a program installed on your computer.
Official learning reference →https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/extend/mcp?surface=desktop
The current web connection route is Plugins; then Add; then Add custom MCP server. OpenAI renamed this route; organization permissions and interface rollout still matter.
OpenAI community reference (checked 10 Oct 2026) →https://community.openai.com/t/developer-mode-missing-from-security-login-on-chatgpt-pro/1402157/10
Your company facts used for tailored recommendations. Describe your work, review the extracted facts and confirm them before using tailored matching.
Official learning reference →https://qualifiedbid.qualifiedcapacity.com/
An entity identifier that you may supply when creating a company profile. It is optional for initial Qualified Bid profile setup; that is separate from requirements to compete for a particular contract.
Official learning reference →https://sam.gov/entity-registration
Qualified Bid’s calls for a confirmed company profile. Read the reasons, sources and conditions; then make your own pursuit decision.
Official learning reference →https://qualifiedbid.qualifiedcapacity.com/
References let you check what an answer relies on. Inspect the notice or document pages and coverage, especially after amendments.
Official learning reference →https://qualifiedbid.qualifiedcapacity.com/