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 items at FAR 13.5 (see 213.501(a)(ii) for justification requirement).
[84 FR 25192, May 31, 2019]