Federal Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) Overview and Resources

Federal Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) provides an overview of sustainable acquisition policies, applicable federal programs, EPA recommendations, and guidance on identifying environmentally preferable products. It consolidates information on green purchasing requirements, mandatory programs, and purchasing options into a single resource. Explore the GPC for sample language, solicitation examples, and agency-specific information to support eco-friendly procurement practices.

• Green Procurement
• Sustainable Acquisition
• Federal Programs
• EPA Recommendations
• Environmentally Preferable

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1. Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) Overview and Screenshots

2. Federal Sustainable Acquisition Policy Applicable contract actions shall require the use or supply of products that are: Energy-efficient Water-efficient Biobased Environmentally Preferable Non-ozone depleting substances Made with Recovered Materials* *Refer to FAR Subpart 23.1 for full policy

3. Applicable Federal Programs Environmental attributes in the policy are often associated with specific federal programs: Environmental Attribute Environmental Program(s) Energy-efficient Energy Star and FEMP Water-efficient WaterSense Biobased BioPreferred Environmentally preferable EPEAT, Safer Choice, SmartWay, NIH Substances of Concern, EPA recommended standards and labels Non-ozone depleting SNAP Made with recovered materials Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines

4. EPA Interim Recommendations The GPC has been updated to include EPA s interim recommendations on specifications, standards, and ecolabels to use in identifying and procuring environmentally preferable products and services. These recommendations cover a variety of products, including electronics, furniture, and custodial products. For more information: http://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/epas-recommendations- specifications-standards-and-ecolabels

5. GPC Overview Available at https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement Identifies federal green purchasing requirements and additional guidance for products and services Includes mandatory federal programs and EPA recommended standards and labels Consolidates green purchasing info into a single location, including: Sample language and previous solicitation examples Potential purchasing options (GSA Multiple Award Schedules, GSA Global Supply, FSSI contracts, etc.) Environmental program links Legal requirements

6. GPC Home Page Search for products or services View a video overview of the GPC Browse by product or service category Select an agency for agency-specific info

7. Product View Identify potential purchasing options for federal buyers Click on a product to view content Click for sample solicitation and contract language Learn which programs apply to each product, including EPA recommendations Click tabs to display additional product information

8. Service View Service scope and overview Download previous solicitation examples, related product lists, and more Click to expand headers

9. Service View: Required Green Products Learn which types of sustainable products must be required

10. Service View: Optional Green Practices Click tabs to find more sustainable practices you can require or consider in service contracts