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This PGI section supplements: DFARS 211.105 · FAR 11.105
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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Office of Federal Procurement Policy memorandum of April 11, 2005, Subject: Use of Brand Name Specifications, reinforces the need to maintain vendor and technology neutral contract specifications, and asks agencies to publish the supporting justification when using brand name specifications in a solicitation.

Office of Federal Procurement Policy memorandum of April 17, 2006, Subject: Publication of Brand Name Justifications, provides additional guidance regarding publication of justifications for use of brand name specifications.

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