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PGI 211.104: Use of brand name or equal purchase descriptions.

PGI › Part 211 › PGI 211.104

This PGI section supplements: DFARS 211.104 · FAR 11.104
The corresponding FAR Part 11 and DFARS Part 211 have been overhauled under the RFO. PGI replacement text is provided in the RFO deviation attachment. View FAR Part 11

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A justification and approval is required to use brand name or equal purchase descriptions—

(1) When using sealed bidding or negotiated acquisition procedures (see 206.302-1(c)(2) for justification requirements); or

(2) When using the simplified procedures for certain commercial products and commercial services at FAR 13.5 (see 213.501(a)(ii) for justification requirement).

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