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GSA We Facilitate the Federal Acquisition of Environmental Products and Services

GSA We Facilitate the Federal Acquisition of Environmental Products and Services. As part of our mission to help federal agencies better serve the public by offering, at best value, superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services, and management policies.. www.gsa.gov . Areas Covered .

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GSA We Facilitate the Federal Acquisition of Environmental Products and Services

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    1. REMEMBER: Environmental Programs Web Site contains: * list of environmental products and services offered by FSS; * list of relevant laws and regulations; * web links to relevant environmental programs sponsored by other Agencies; and, * provides access to GSAAdvantage! (our online shopping system) and Schedules e-Library (our online vendor information system).REMEMBER: Environmental Programs Web Site contains: * list of environmental products and services offered by FSS; * list of relevant laws and regulations; * web links to relevant environmental programs sponsored by other Agencies; and, * provides access to GSAAdvantage! (our online shopping system) and Schedules e-Library (our online vendor information system).

    2. GSA We Facilitate the Federal Acquisition of Environmental Products and Services As part of our mission to help federal agencies better serve the public by offering, at best value, superior workplaces, expert solutions, acquisition services, and management policies.

    3. Areas Covered Environmental Product Purchasing Requirements; GSA Environmental Products and Services Offerings; and, GSA Sources for Acquiring Environmental Products and Services

    4. Why Affirmative Procurement? - Economically It Makes Sense -

    5. Waste Disposal Avoided by Using Recycled-Content Products

    6. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND SOLUTION APPROACHES Waste Minimization - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle/Recycled Content Products Natural Resource Conservation - Energy Star® Products and Other Energy Efficient Products Pollution Prevention - Elimination/Reduction of Pollutants in Applicable Products

    7. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR)

    8. CPG AND OTHER RECYCLED CONTENT PRODUCTS Legislative Authority: - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Section 6002 (1976) Executive Order: - 13101 – Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling and Federal Acquisition (9/98) Application: - Paper and Other Office Supplies / Rest&Break Room Supplies / Construction, Transportation&Vehicular, Landscaping, and Park&Recreation Products

    9. Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) Items Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) list items with recycled material content that the EPA has found to work as well as virgin materials for standard applications. RMANs are the CPG companion documents that contain the minimum recovered materials percentages for the items listed in the CPG.

    10. ENERGY STAR® AND OTHER ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS Legislative Authority: - Energy Policy Act, Section 161 (1992) • Executive Orders: - 13123 – Greening the Government Through Efficient Energy Management (6/99) - 13221 – Energy Efficient Standby Power Devices (7/01) • Application: - Office Equipment Technologies, Residential&Commercial Appliances, Home Electronics, Lighting Technologies, Solar Technologies, Construction Products, Facility Management Systems, Distribution Systems, Commercial Equipment&Other Technologies, and Water Saving Technologies

    11. SAFER PAINTS, CLEANING AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS Legislative Authority: - Clean Air Act – Titles I thru VI – (1990) - Pollution Prevention Act – (1990) Executive Orders: - 13101 – Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling and Federal Acquisition (9/98) - 13148 – Greening the Government Through Leadership in Environmental Management (4/00) Application: - Paints, Coatings, Removers, Corrosion Preventatives, Cleaners, Degreasers, Sealants, Adhesives, etc.

    12. ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLES Legislative Authority: - Energy Policy Act – Title III (1992) • Executive Orders: - 13031 – Federal Alternative Fueled Vehicle Leadership (12/96) - 13149 – Greening the Government Through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency (4/00)

    13. BIOBASED PRODUCTS (AND BIOMASS/BIOENERGY) Legislative Authority: - Vegetable Ink Printing Act (1994) - Biomass Research and Development Act (2000) - Farm Bill – Title IX, Section 9002 (2002) • Pending Legislation: Biodiesel Renewable Fuels Act, Renewable Fuels for Energy Security Act, Biofuels Air Quality Act • Executive Orders: - 13101 – Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling and Federal Acquisition (9/98) - 13134 – Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy (8/99) - 13149 – Greening the Government Through Federal Fleet and Transportation Efficiency (4/00)

    14. Biobased Product Categories Absorbents/Adsorbents Adhesives/Inks/Coatings Alternative Fuels and Fuel Additives Construction Materials / Composites Lubricants/Functional Fluids Renewable Alternative Fiber Papers / Packaging Solvents/Cleaners/Surfactants Plant Based Plastics / Degradable Polymers / Films Landscaping Products Biocontrol/Bioremediation Media New Fibers / Filler / Yarn / Insulation Enzymes / Intermediate Chemicals Other

    15. FAR Part 4 Administrative Matters 4.303 Double -sided printing on recycled paper required of contractors

    16. FAR Part 7 Acquisition Planning 7.103(n) …Ensuring that agency planners- (1) Specify needs for printing and writing paper consistent with … Executive Order 13101 (2) Comply with the policy in 11.002(d) regarding procurement of products containing recovered materials, and environmentally preferable and energy-efficient products and services.

    17. FAR Part 7 Acquisition Planning 7.103(n) … Ensuring that agency planners- (16) … Discuss all applicable environmental and energy conservation objectives associated with the acquisition (see Part23), the applicability of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement (see 40 CFR 1502), the proposed resolution of environmental issues, and any environmentally-related requirements to be included in solicitations and contracts.

    18. FAR Part 8 Required Sources of Supplies and Services 8.404 (b) (2) [MAS] Orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the maximum order threshold. …When selecting the supply or service representing the best value, the ordering office may consider… (vii) Environmental and energy efficiency

    19. FAR Part 10 Market Research 10.001 Policy. (a)(3)(v) Agencies must …Use the results of market research to … Ensure maximum practicable use of recovered materials (see Subpart 23.4) and promote energy conservation and efficiency; 10.002 (b)(1)(v) Market research should include …The availability of items that contain recovered materials and items that are energy efficient

    20. FAR Part 11 Describing Agency Needs 11.002(d)(2) Executive agencies must consider use of recovered materials, energy- and water-efficient products and services, environmentally preferable purchasing criteria … when- (i) Developing, reviewing, or revising Federal and military specifications, product descriptions (including commercial item descriptions) and standards; (ii) Describing Government requirements for supplies and services; and (iii) Developing source-selection factors

    21. FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items 12.301 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses for the acquisition of commercial items. … (3) The contracting officer may use the provisions and clauses contained in Part 23 regarding the use of recovered material when appropriate for the item being acquired.

    22. FAR Part 36 Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts 36.601-3 (a) For facility design contracts, the statement of work shall require that the architect-engineer specify, in the construction design specifications, use of the maximum practicable amount of recovered materials consistent with the performance requirements, availability, price reasonableness, and cost-effectiveness. Where appropriate, the statement of work also shall require the architect-engineer to consider energy conservation, pollution prevention, and waste reduction to the maximum extent practicable in developing the construction design specifications.

    23. FAR Part 36 Selection of Firms for Architect-Engineer Contracts 36.602-1(a)(2) Agencies shall evaluate each potential contractor in terms of its … Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials;

    24. FAR Part 36 Selection of firms for Architect-Engineer Contracts 36.602-1 (c) Hold discussions with at least three of the most highly qualified firms regarding concepts, the relative utility of alternative methods and feasible ways to prescribe the use of recovered materials and achieve waste reduction and energy-efficiency in facility design (see Part 23).

    25. FAR Part 42 Contract Administration Functions 42.302(a)(68) Monitor the contractor's environmental practices for adverse impact on contract performance or contract cost, and for compliance with environmental requirements specified in the contract. ACO responsibilities include- (ii) Monitoring contractor compliance with specifications requiring the use of environmentally preferable products, energy-efficient products, and materials or delivery of end products with specified recovered material content.

    26. FAR Part 42 Contract Administration Functions 42.302(a)(68)(iii) As required in the contract, ensuring that the contractor complies with the reporting requirements relating to recovered material content utilized in contract performance (see Subpart 23.4).

    27. Our contracting function is organized into 9 acquisition centers located throughout the United States. Our Center associates negotiate and award numerous contracts to multiple suppliers of comparable products and services at varying prices. Our contracting function is organized into 9 acquisition centers located throughout the United States. Our Center associates negotiate and award numerous contracts to multiple suppliers of comparable products and services at varying prices.

    28. ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS CPG and Other Recycled Content Products Energy Star® and Other Energy Efficient Products Safer Paints, Cleaning and Chemical Products Alternative Fuel Vehicles Biobased Products Reutilization of Personal Property (Excess Property and Sales Programs) Over the years, we have partnered with Federal agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), to offer the Federal community a broad range of environmental products and services to assist them with their efforts to comply with procurement responsibilities outlined in Federal laws and regulations. We offer an array of environmental products that are categorized as presented on the slide. (Read from Slide) I will tell you how you can find out what specific products are covered by these broad categories later in my talk.Over the years, we have partnered with Federal agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE), to offer the Federal community a broad range of environmental products and services to assist them with their efforts to comply with procurement responsibilities outlined in Federal laws and regulations. We offer an array of environmental products that are categorized as presented on the slide. (Read from Slide) I will tell you how you can find out what specific products are covered by these broad categories later in my talk.

    29. What Paper and Paper Products are on EPA’s CPG List and available from GSA? Designated Items: Commercial/industrial sanitary tissue products Printing and writing papers Newsprint Paperboard and packaging products Tray liners

    30. What Non-Paper Office Products are on EPA’s CPG List and available from GSA? Office recycling containers Office waste receptacles Plastic desktop accessories Plastic envelopes Plastic trash bags Binders (paper, plastic covered) Plastic binders (solid) Printer ribbons Toner cartridges Plastic clipboards Plastic clip portfolios Plastic file folders Plastic presentation folders

    31. What Park and Recreation Products are on EPA’s CPG list and available on GSA Schedule? Plastic fencing for erosion control and safety barriers Playground surfaces Running tracks Park and recreational furniture Playground equipment

    32. What Transportation Products are on EPA’s CPG list and on GSA Schedule? Channelizers Delineators Flexible delineators Parking stops Traffic barricades Traffic cones

    34. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Planning and Documentation - Compliance - Environmental/Occupational Training - Waste Management - Haz Mat Management Advisory - Remote Advisory - Geographic Information Systems - Remediation - New Technology Services - Solvent and Aqueous Recycling Our Environmental Services Schedule (899) and Energy Services Schedule ( ) is managed by our Management Services Center that’s located in Auburn, WA.Our Environmental Services Schedule (899) and Energy Services Schedule ( ) is managed by our Management Services Center that’s located in Auburn, WA.

    36. ENERGY SERVICES - Management Program Support - Audit Services - Managing the Procurement and Use of: * Natural Gas * Electricity * Energy From Renewable Sources - Introduction of New Services Read Slide.Read Slide.

    37. PROMOTION Environmental Products and Services Guide Environmental Programs Web Site (http://fss.gsa.gov/enviro) Marketips Acquisition Centers Regional Customer Service Directors GSAAdvantage!TM (www.gsaadvantage.gov) We promote the use of environmental products and services through the following vehicles: (Read Slide)We promote the use of environmental products and services through the following vehicles: (Read Slide)

    38. This is the GSA Main Portal. A gateway to all the information about GSA and where you’ll find solutions on schedules. One of the fastest and easiest ways to the LOGWORLD website is to type “LOGWORLD” in the Search Box and Click “GO”This is the GSA Main Portal. A gateway to all the information about GSA and where you’ll find solutions on schedules. One of the fastest and easiest ways to the LOGWORLD website is to type “LOGWORLD” in the Search Box and Click “GO”

    39. GSAAdvantage!TM On Line Shopping

    40. Point out the ‘Advance Search’ feature.Point out the ‘Advance Search’ feature.

    42. Symbols in GSAAdvantage!TM Currently, we have 15 environmental symbols in GSA Advantage!.Currently, we have 15 environmental symbols in GSA Advantage!.

    43. Type the product name in the Search Box and click in the box for the environmental attribute you are interested in acquiring.Type the product name in the Search Box and click in the box for the environmental attribute you are interested in acquiring.

    47. MAS Schedules

    48. Contract Information Schedules-e-Library (http://fss.gsa.gov/elibrary) GSA Advantage! is a good source to locate and purchase environmental products. However, calling several schedule vendors directly is the best method to acquire environmental products. GSA Advantage! is a good source to locate and purchase environmental products. However, calling several schedule vendors directly is the best method to acquire environmental products.

    49. Next slide will be a illustration for SIN 899 2.Next slide will be a illustration for SIN 899 2.

    51. Summary We need to buy Environmentally Smart GSA offers individualized service, catalogs, on-line information, and on-line purchasing

    52. For More Information GSA Customer Service Office Hawaii Prince Kuhio Federal Building 300 Ala Moana Blvd. Rm 8-117 Honolulu, Hawaii 96850 Telephone: 808-541-1776

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