Chapter 8 - Describing the Need - Specifications and Requirements

8.6.1 When to use brand name or equivalent specifications

Brand name or equivalent specifications may be used when the IT purchasing professional or business owner determines that:

• No other design, performance, or qualified product list is available;
• Time does not permit the preparation of another form of purchase description, not including a brand name specification;
• The nature of the product or the nature of the requirements makes use of a brand name or equivalent specification suitable for the procurement; or
• Use of a brand name or equivalent specification is in the Commonwealth's best interest.