Attachment E - Brand Name or Equal Worksheet.xlsx

This is a Brand Name or Equal Worksheet template designed for vendors to propose alternative products or services as substitutes for brand-name items specified in a GSA solicitation. The worksheet serves as a structured form for vendors to document their "or equal" offerings by identifying the original item, describing the proposed alternative product with its manufacturer and model information, and listing salient features that demonstrate equivalency. The template includes columns for action tracking, with GSA having the authority to either accept or reject proposed alternatives, and maintains a status column to document the resolution of each submission. This particular worksheet is associated with solicitation 47QMCA26Q0029 for the purchase of new 2025 or 2026 vehicles, including Ford Explorers (15 units), Nissan Pathfinders (20 units), and Jeep Grand Cherokees (15 units) issued by GSA Federal Acquisition Service as a 100% small business set-aside. The worksheet is a standard administrative tool used to evaluate vendor proposals when commercial alternatives to specified brand-name products are offered.