Federal Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) Overview and Resources
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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
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Environmental attributes in the policy are often associated with specific
federal programs:
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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
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Available at
https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement
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Sample language and previous solicitation examples
Potential purchasing options (GSA Multiple Award Schedules,
GSA Global Supply, FSSI contracts, etc.)
Environmental program links
Legal requirements
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View a video
overview of the GPC
Browse by product or
service category
Search for products
or services
Select an agency for
agency-specific info
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Learn which programs
apply to each product,
including EPA
recommendations
Identify potential
purchasing options for
federal buyers
Click tabs to display
additional product
information
Click on a product
to view content
Click for sample
solicitation and
contract language
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Service scope and
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Download previous
solicitation examples,
related product lists, and
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Learn which types
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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.
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Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) Overview and Screenshots
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
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
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
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
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
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
Service View Service scope and overview Download previous solicitation examples, related product lists, and more Click to expand headers
Service View: Required Green Products Learn which types of sustainable products must be required
Service View: Optional Green Practices Click tabs to find more sustainable practices you can require or consider in service contracts
