48 CFR §211.170
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A justification and approval is required to use proprietary specifications and standards—
(1) When using sealed bidding or negotiated acquisition procedures (see 206.302-1(S-70) for justification requirements); or
(2) When using the simplified procedures for certain commercial products or commercial services at FAR 13.5 (see 213.501(a)(ii) for justification requirements).