VA Acquisition Regulation Provision 852.211-75, Technical Industry Standards

§852.211-75   Technical industry standards.

Where items are required to conform to technical industry standards, such as those adopted by Underwriters Laboratories, Incorporated; Factory Mutual Laboratories; American Gas Association; American Society Mechanical Engineers; National Electrical Manufacturers' Association; American Society Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers; or similar organizations where such standards are generally recognized and accepted in the industry involved, the invitation for bids, request for proposals or request for quotations will so state. In no instance, where there is a multiple choice of laboratories, shall the invitation for bid, request for proposal or request for quotation indicate that the label or certificate of only one such laboratory is acceptable. The following provision will be used unless comparable provisions are contained in the item specification:

TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS (APR 1984)

The supplies or equipment required by this invitation for bid or request for proposal must conform to the standards of the [ ]and [ ]as to [ ].   The successful bidder or offeror will be required to submit proof that the item(s) he/she furnishes conforms to this requirement. This proof may be in the form of a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that they have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards. The seal or label of any nationally recognized laboratory such as those listed by the National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts, in the current edition of their publication "Research on Fire," is acceptable. Proof may also be furnished in the form of a certificate from one of these laboratories certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

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*Insert name(s) of organization(s), the standards of which are pertinent to the Government's needs.

**Insert pertinent standards, i.e., fire and casualty, safety and fire protection, etc.