760
Special Procedures: Product Evaluation
763
PRODUCT EVALUATION
763.1
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE A/E CONTRACTOR
763.1.1
Select Generic Design
The Prototype Design provides a small number of generic design options
for each integrated subsystem except plumbing and electrical distribution.
If the VA has not specified which option is to be utilized in each case, the
A/E must make a selection. This selection may be obvious under the
circumstances of the particular project, or it may require cost-benefit
analysis. Parallel selections of generic solutions for the non-integrated
subsystems must proceed by conventional procedures, with particular
emphasis on compatibility with the Prototype Design.
763.1.2
Develop Detailed Design
Detailed design of all subsystems proceeds in conjunction with product
evaluation in a more or less conventional manner except that products
under consideration for the integrated subsystems must be able to meet
the design criteria. Similar criteria may be established by the VA for the
non-integrated subsystems (see VA Construction Standard CD-31 re
curtain walls).
763.1.3
Record and Submit Data
The results of all evaluations should be tabulated in terms of cost and
performance in a manner allowing direct comparison and submitted to the
VA for inclusion in a building product data base. This may be done on
standard formats provided by the VA. The A/E's of successive projects
can draw on this resource and contribute to it in turn. (See Section 635.5.)
763.1.4
Supervise Product Development
In the event that the VA wishes to proceed with any special product
development programs, these may be organized and/or managed by the
A/E. (See Section 764 below.) This could involve development of
performance specifications such as those provided in this report for a
platform-ceiling (Section 770 below).
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