10.0244 Brand name or equal provision.  Cite as [A.S.A.C. §
10.0244]  (a) “Brand name or equal” description shall be used
only when it is determined that it is impracticable or
uneconomical to make a clear, accurate, and detailed description
of the government’s requirements without referring to a
particular product.  (b) “Brand name or equal” description used
in specifications shall set forth those salient physical,
functional, or other characteristics of the referenced product
which are determined to be essential to meet the minimum needs
of the government. Such description shall include:  (1) Complete
identification of the item required;  (2) Applicable model,
make, or catalog number for each brand name referenced, and
identity of the commercial catalog in which it appears;  (3)
Name of manufacturer, producer, or distributor of each brand
name product reference and address;  (4) Instructions for
bidders or offerors to furnish for an “equal” product to be
offered, the name of the product, manufacturer, model