SPE 14
ASBESTOS
In conformance with VAAR 870.114, the Architect-Engineer shall not specify
or approve any asbestos product or equipment or material containing asbestos
products under this contract, unless no suitable substitutes are available. If suitable
substances are not available, specific authority to specify or approval asbestos
products and equipment or materials containing asbestos products must
be obtained in writing from the Contracting Officer. The Architect-Engineer is
specifically liable to the VA for any costs resulting from a failure to strictly comply
with this paragraph.