Federal Advisory Committee Meeting on Sustainable Procurement and Ecolabel Certifications
The Federal Advisory Committee meeting discusses the FAR Rule on Sustainable Procurement, focusing on improving sustainability goals and streamlining procurement processes. The committee also suggests future considerations for establishing federal data standards and protocols for ecolabel certifications. Key points include the importance of communicating sustainable product requirements and standardizing green data across federal agencies.
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GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee - GAP FAC Public Meeting September 21, 2023 1
Introductions and Opening Remarks Troy Cribb, Chair Cassius Butts, Co-Chair
Federal Advisory Committees The Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA) Balanced membership of experts from multiple sectors Objectivity, transparency & independence A long-standing American Tradition 3
Agenda Introductions and Opening Remarks Member Roll Call Review and Discuss FAR Rule on Sustainable Procurement (FAR Case 2022-006) Vote on FAR Rule Comments Public Comment Closing Remarks 4
Review/Discuss FAR Rule on Sustainable Procurement (FAR Case 2022-006)
Statement of Support Ways that the proposed rule improves on existing FAR Part 23: Sends powerful message on the role that federal procurement can play in meeting our nation s sustainability goals Removes extraneous items (i.e, drug-free workplace policies; bans on contractor texting while driving) Consolidates purchasing program and federal facility requirements Provides helpful references to statutory authority, lead agency implementing regulations, and other lead agency information on particular programs Establishes new omnibus contract clause that will help agencies communicate requirements for sustainable products and services in a uniform manner Updates agency requirements for construction and architect-engineer contracts under FAR Part 36 7
Suggested Future Considerations Develop and implement a plan to establish stronger federal data standard and protocols for ecolabel certifications Review ecolabel standards under product families Work with suppliers on correct categorization of ecolabel standards Provide the acquisition workforce with additional ecolabel data Standardize green data across Federal agencies 8
Thank You! For more information about the committee visit the GAP FAC Website: https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/policy/acquisition-policy/gsa-acquisition-policy- federal-advisory-committee Written comments can be submitted via email to: gapfac@gsa.gov 12
