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FAR RIN: 9000-AK55 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: FAR Case 2005-037, Implement OMB Policy on the Use of Brand Name Specifications 
Abstract: This final rule will implement the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memoranda on brand-name specifications. The final rule will clarify when brand-name justifications are required for a portion of an acquisition. The final rule will also clarify when the brand name justification is required for orders issued under Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Blanket Purchase Agreements and indefinite-delivery contracts. 
Agency: DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)(FAR)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 5    48 CFR 6    48 CFR 8    48 CFR 11    48 CFR 13   
Legal Authority: 40 USC 121(c)    10 USC 137    42 USC 2473(c)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  09/28/2006  71 FR 57357   
Interim Final Rule Effective  09/28/2006    
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  11/27/2006    
Final Rule  01/03/2012  77 FR 189   
Final Rule Effective  02/02/2012    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
William Clark
Procurement Analyst
DOD/GSA/NASA (FAR)
1275 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20417
Phone:202 219-1813
Email: william.clark@gsa.gov