MRI Suites - S02 Brand Name or Equal.pdf

4.12 VAAR 852.211-73 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (JAN 2008)

(Note: as used in this clause, the term "brand name" includes identification of products by make and model.)

(a) If items called for by this invitation for bids 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. Bids 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 bids and are determined by the

Government to meet fully the salient characteristics requirements listed in the invitation.

(b) Unless the bidder clearly indicates in the bid that the bidder is offering an "equal" product, the bid shall be considered as offering a brand name product referenced in the invitation for bids.

(c)(1) If the bidder proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be inserted in the space provided in the invitation for bids, or such product shall be otherwise clearly identified in the bid. The evaluation of bids and the determination as to equality of the product offered shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based on information furnished by the bidder or identified in his/her bid as well as other information reasonably available to the purchasing activity. CAUTION TO BIDDERS. The purchasing activity is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the bid and reasonably available to the purchasing activity. Accordingly, to insure that sufficient information is available, the bidder must furnish as a part of his/her bid all descriptive material (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings or other information) necessary for the purchasing activity to:

(i) Determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirement of the

Invitation for Bids, and

(ii) Establish exactly what the bidder proposes to furnish and what the Government would be binding itself to purchase by making an award. The information furnished may include specific references to information previously furnished or to information otherwise available to the purchasing activity.

(2) If the bidder proposes to modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the

Invitation for Bids, he/she shall:

(i) Include in his/her bid a clear description of such proposed modifications, and

(ii) Clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications.

(3) Modifications proposed after bid opening to make a product conform to a brand name product referenced in the Invitation for Bids will not be considered.

(End of Clause)

BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS

In accordance with VAAR 811.104-71 (b), based on the inclusion of FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or

Equal (AUG 1999) and VAAR 852.211-73, Brand Name or Equal (JAN 2008), bidders proposing to furnish an “equal product other than referenced in the solicitation, shall insert the following description for each equal product (See also VAAR 852.211-73 (c)(1) and (c)(2).

Bidding On:

Manufacturers Name: ____________________________________________________________________________.

Brand: ____________________________________________________________________________.

No.: ______________________________________________________________________________.

Specification Section and Page Number: _________________________________________________.

THE FOLLOWING BRAND NAME OR EQUAL ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS

SOLICITATION. CONTRACTORS SHALL FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES AS DETAILED IN

VAAR CLAUSE 852.211-73.

The Salient Characteristics for these items are detailed in referenced

Specification Sections and/or Drawings and/or Finish Schedule of Specifications

Section 09 06 00.

a. Finish Carpentry See Color/ Material/Finishes

• Section 06 20 00, Finish Carpentry/Laminate

• Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design and can be substituted for any approved equal. The basis of design establishes the finish scheme approved by the VA for color, pattern and material.

b. Acoustical Ceilings

Armstrong

• Section 09 51 00

• Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design and can be

c. Resilient Base and Accessories

Johnsonite

• Section 09 65 13

• Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design and can be

d. Welded Sheet Flooring

Johnsonite

• Section 09 65 16

• Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design and can be

e. Resilient Plank Flooring [Luxury Vinyl Tile]

Traverse

• Section 09 65 19

• Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design and can be

f. Transition Strips Armstrong

• Section 09 68 00

• Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design and can be

g. Paint Sherwin Williams

• Section 09 91 00

• Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design and can be

h. Countertops

DuPont Corian

• Section 12 36 00, Countertops

• Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design and can be

i. Interior Lighting Lithonia & Gotham

• Drawing 26 51 00, Interior Lighting

• Justification: This item is being referenced as a basis of design and can be substituted for any approved equal. The basis of design establishes the finish scheme approved by the VA for color, pattern and material.