FAR 36.202 Specifications.

In plain English

This section sets rules for how construction specifications must be written in federal contracts. It requires them to follow Part 11, to use widely recognized standards when possible, and to clearly describe essential characteristics when brand-name-or-equal descriptions are used. It matters because contractors need to know what the specifications must contain and how they may be written.

Applies to: Construction specifications in federal contracting

What it requires

• Ensure construction specifications conform to the requirements in part 11 of this regulation.
• Whenever possible, ensure that references in specifications are to widely recognized standards or specifications promulgated by governments, industries, or technical societies.
• When brand name or equal descriptions are necessary, clearly identify and describe the particular physical, functional, or other characteristics of the brand-name items considered essential to satisfying the requirement.

Key terms: construction specifications · brand name or equal descriptions · widely recognized standards · part 11

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