Use of brand name or equal purchase descriptions.

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). [84 FR 25192, May 31, 2019, as amended at 88 FR 6581, Jan. 31, 2023]