UFC 4-171-05
1 January 2005
with change 25 October 2006
3-11.1.2 UFGS is a performance-based specification system, rather than a products-
based system; references to manufacturers are discouraged in most cases. It is
intended to identify salient features and requirements, and to permit any manufacturer
or vendor to provide materials or products which comply with those requirements in
accordance with Government mandates for nonrestrictive solicitation.
3-11.1.3 Some COE Districts and their clients provide versions of UFGS specifically
tailored for their needs; USAR is one of these. In most cases the tailored versions do
not include all specification sections. The following UFGS versions may be required for
a complete USAR project specification (links to all of these can be found at
www.lrl.usace.army.mil/ed/default.asp).
3-11.1.3.1UFGS is the base document from which all versions are adapted, and
includes almost all specifications which will be required for a complete specification. It
will be the source for sections not included in the USAR-tailored version, and may be
obtaned at www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=70.
3-11.1.3.2UFGS Army Reserve Support Guide Specifications (RST or MDS) are the
UFGS Sections modified and edited to reflect minimum standards of quality for USAR
projects. They may also contain references to manufacturers and model numbers, as
well as additional technical and quality assurance features. These are the preferred
specification sections for use on USAR projects and may be downloaded from
www.lrl.usace.army.mil/ed/default.asp.
3-11.1.3.3Some COE Districts also have UFGS versions tailored to their preferences
and experience, such the CEGS Louisville District Guide Specifications (LRL). These
may be preferred for non-RST Sections by the Districts that maintain them. They may
be requested from the appropriate district. For Louisville District, see
www.lrl.usace.army.mil/ed/default.asp.
3-11.1.3.4Occasionally a project may require a specification section not provided by
UFGS. In such cases the designer may use commercial or in-house specifications.
3-11.2
SpecsIntact
3-11.2.1 The Using Service generally requires that USAR specifications be prepared
using SpecsIntact software. SpecsIntact is free software and can be downloaded at
www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_org.php?o=70.
3-11.2.2 SpecsIntact (Specifications-Kept-Intact) is an automated system for preparing
standardized facility construction specifications used worldwide by NASA, the
U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE). Using the SpecsIntact software reduces the time and expense
required to produce facility technical specifications, and reduces costly construction
changes due to omissions, discrepancies or improper quality control. The system uses
Master Guide Specifications prepared by each of the three agencies. SpecsIntact
facilitates an interchange of construction specifications among Government agencies,
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