[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR811.104-72] [Page 168] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 8--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PART 811_DESCRIBING AGENCY NEEDS--Table of Contents Subpart 811.1_Selecting and Developing Requirements Documents Sec. 811.104-72 Procedure for negotiated procurements. (a) The policies and procedures prescribed in 811.104-70 and 811.104-71 should be used as a guide in developing adequate purchase descriptions for negotiated procurements. (b) The clause at 852.211-77 may be adapted for use in negotiated procurements. If use of the clause is not practicable (as may be the case in unusual and compelling urgency purchases), suppliers shall be suitably informed that proposals offering products different from the products referenced by brand name will be considered if the contracting officer determines that such offered products are equal in all material respects to the products referenced.