Reference to Brand Names.
Section 18
SEC. 18. Reference to Brand Names. — Specifications for the Procurement of Goods shall be based on relevant characteristics and/or performance requirements. Reference to brand names shall not be allowed.
RA 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act) Section 18
RA 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act) Section 18
Other provisions in RA 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act)
- Section 13: Observers.
- Section 14
- Section 15: Honoraria of BAC Members.
- Section 16: Professionalization of BAC, BAC Secretariat and Technical Working Group Members.
- Section 17: Form and Contents of Bidding Documents.
- Section 19: Access to Information.
- Section 20: Pre-Procurement Conference.
- Section 21: Advertising and Contents of the Invitation to Bid.
- Section 22: Pre-bid Conference.
- Section 23: Eligibility Requirements for the Procurement of Goods and Infrastructure Projects.
CitationRA 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act) Section 18 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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