View all text of Subpart 211.1 [211.104 - 211.170]
211.104 - 211.104 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).