48 CFR § 514.202-5 - 514.202-5 Descriptive literature.

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title_name: "Federal Acquisition Regulations System"
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# 514.202-5 514.202-5   Descriptive literature.

*Requirements for Invitations for bids.* When using brand name or equal purchase descriptions, the provision at FAR 52.211-6 satisfies the requirement for descriptive literature.

[74 FR 47739, Sept. 17, 2009]