FAR 36.202 Specifications
Section Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 36.202
- Type
- Section
- Last amended
- 66 FR 27414 Effective May 16, 2001
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this section.
Text
(a) Construction specifications shall conform to the requirements in part 11 of this regulation.
(b) Whenever possible, contracting officers shall ensure that references in specifications are to widely recognized standards or specifications promulgated by governments, industries, or technical societies.
(c) When "brand name or equal" descriptions are necessary, specifications must clearly identify and describe the particular physical, functional, or other characteristics of the brand-name items which are considered essential to satisfying the requirement.
Federal Register history
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 14, 28, 36, and 52 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Sections cited
- FAR Part 11 Describing Agency Needs
Quick answers
What is FAR 36.202?
FAR 36.202 is a section of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Specifications".
When was FAR 36.202 last changed?
The most recent final rule on record is "Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order 13202, Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government Contractors' Labor Relations on Federal and Federally Funded Construction Projects" (66 FR 27414), published May 16, 2001 and effective May 16, 2001.
Are changes to FAR 36.202 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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