This text is not in eCFR or DITA. It is extracted from the .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0013, which directs contracting officers to use it in place of the codified PGI. The parsed text is a convenience layer; the .docx attachment is authoritative.
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.
Authoritative source
Issued as an attachment to the Office of the Secretary of Defense memorandum for Class Deviation 2026-O0013, signed February 1, 2026. Verify against the attachment before relying on this text.
- .docx attachment for Class Deviation 2026-O0013
- Class Deviation 2026-O0013 memorandum (PDF)
- Class Deviation 2026-O0013 on part52.dev
Codified PGI
The codified text remains published on acquisition.gov but is superseded by this Class Deviation. View codified PGI 211.204.