Use of proprietary specifications or standards.

A justification and approval is required to use proprietary specifications and standards— (1) When using sealed bidding or negotiated acquisition procedures (see 206.302-1(S-70) for justification requirements); or (2) When using the simplified procedures for certain commercial products or commercial services at FAR 13.5 (see 213.501(a)(ii) for justification requirements). [84 FR 25192, May 31, 2019, as amended at 88 FR 6581, Jan. 31, 2023]