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(Revised August 14, 2006)

PGI 211.1-Selecting and Developing Requirements Documents    
(See DFARS 211.1, DFARS/PGI view)

PGI 211.105  Items peculiar to one manufacturer.

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.