S02 Brand Name or Equal.docx

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

Items called for by this solicitation invitation have been identified in the schedule by a "brand name or equal" description. Such identification is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. Proposals offering "equal" products (including products of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described by brand name) will be considered for award if such products are clearly identified in the proposal and determined by the Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the solicitation.

The Salient Characteristics for these items are detailed in the statement of work as indicated:

a. Acoustical Ceilings Armstrong, Ultima Open Plan, 15/16” Beveled Tegular, Model 1941

b. Resilient Tile Flooring Centiva Event N2 7231-E QU, Mediterranean Quartzite, 18”x18”

c. Solid Rubber Flooring Noraplan Environcare, Lotus Flower 2944 w/6” integral cove base and cap strip.

d. Casework Wilsonart Plastic Laminate, Monticello Maple Satin Stainless-Steel Hardware

e. Countertops Caesarstone Oyster 9601/polished

f. Wall Protection C/S Acrovyn 48”H #920 Almond suede texture, 0.06 Rigid, wainscot molding trim, inside and outside joint molding trims.

g. Rubber Base Johnsonite Coved Toe 4” H Resilient Rubber, Color TBD

h. Paint Sherwin Williams Dover White SW6385, Zeus SW7744, Resort Tan SW7550(trim)

i. Doors Acrovyn Flush Faced, 375 Autumn Maple w/Type 4 stainless steel door edge wraps on both vertical stiles.

j. Locks Yale® locks are currently installed throughout the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. All locks are to remain consistent with the facility’s Grand Master Key system. There are 5 lock sets identified on this project.

k. Signage Takeform, Fusion – 9.25w x 10.75h, amber cherry and Monticello maple finishes, metal accent divider and Espresso raised copy futura text.

l. Double Robe Hooks Bradley 9124 Double Robe Hook

m. Faucets Sloan Optima Systems, ETF-700, 2.2gpm Laminar Flow Spray Head,

n. Air Supply Diffuser Titus Air Devices – Aluminum, Titus #TDV-AA

o. VAV & CAV Terminal Units Nailor Model D30RW

Ergotron StyleView Sit-Stand Combo System with Worksurface- Medium CPU holder and wall track & optional extender arm (polished aluminum)

u. Articulating Television Wall Mount Peerless-AV Model SA740P

NOTE: Items are referenced as a basis of design or as an existing facility system. New work must integrate into existing system without voiding facility warranties; may be substituted for an approved equal. See clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal.