(a) A "brand name or equal" purchase description shall include the following type of information:
(i) Identification of the item by generic description.
(ii) Make, model number, catalog designation, or other description, and identification of a commercial catalog where it is listed.
(iii) Name of manufacturer, producer, or distributor of the item and complete address.
(iv) All salient characteristics of the "brand name or equal" product or products which have been determined by the requisitioner to be essential to the Government's minimum requirements.
