Green Procurement Awareness Training

1. Green (Sustainable)
Procurement Training
USAG Fort Buchanan
Puerto Rico
Conducted by
Army Public Health Center
APG, MD

2. Green (Sustainable)
Procurement

3. Training Overview
DOD Green Procurement Policy and
Regulatory Drivers
Mandatory Preference Programs
 Buy Recycled Program
 BioPreferred Program
 Energy Efficient Products
Finding Green Products
How Do I Buy Green?

4. Green Procurement
Showing preference for purchasing products that
have environmental and health benefits, such as:
 Made with Recycled Content
 Made with Biobased Products
 Energy and Water Efficient
 Alternative Fuels or Vehicles
 Renewable Energy Sources
 Sustainable Building Materials
 Without Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) and
Priority Chemicals
 EPEAT*-registered Electronic Equipment
 Environmentally Preferable, such as Safer Choice
*Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool

5. The products we’ve
always used
work just fine!
Why change?
Our focus is our mission.
Buying green is just not a priority.
I buy recycled copy
paper for the office.
Other than that, what
green products are there?
How do we get our
contractor to
use green products?

6. • Required by law and DOD/Army policy
• Helps Fort Buchanan reach its SEMS goals
• Uses products that are healthier for the
workforce
• Saves energy and natural resources
• Promotes U.S. recycling programs and
agriculture
• Reduces U.S. dependence on foreign oil
• Reduces disposal costs and hazards
• Saves money

7. Resource
Conservation
And Recovery Act
of 1976
Federal
Acquisition
Regulation
Executive Order
13693
2002 Farm BillEnergy Policy Act 2005
DOD Instruction 4105.722016

8. DODI 4105.72
Procurement of Sustainable Goods and Services
Defining and documenting roles, responsibilities and goals
Establishing a process to review applicable procurement
actions for sustainable requirements
Providing training for all personnel with procurement
responsibilities
Establishing evaluation and corrective action programs
Measuring performance consistent with DOD and federal
metrics and reporting requirements
September, 2016
What’s New?
DOD Component Heads will implement an SPP by:

9. EO 13693 - Planning for Federal
Sustainability in the Next Decade
Issued March 19, 2015
Expands and updates Federal environmental
performance goals with a clear overarching
objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions
across Federal operations and supply chains
Promotes sustainable acquisition and
procurement by ensuring that environmental
performance and sustainability factors are
included to the maximum extent practicable for
all applicable procurements in the planning,
award, and execution phases of the acquisition

10. EO 13693
Environmental Performance and
Sustainability Factors
Section 3.(i)
Meet mandatory preference program
requirements, including:
 Recycled content products designated by EPA
 Biobased/BioPreferred products designated by USDA
 Energy and water efficient products identified by EPA
or DOE, such as Energy Star-qualified and products
for which the Federal Energy Management Program
(FEMP) has identified efficiency criteria

11. EO 13693
Environmental Performance and
Sustainability Factors
Section 3.(i)
Purchase sustainable products and services
identified by EPA, including:
 Alternatives to ozone-depleting substances and those
with global warming potential identified by EPA’s
Significant New Alternative Policy (SNAP)
 Products and services certified by WaterSense
 EPA products labeled Safer Choice
 Fuel-efficient products and services that are SmartWay
Transport partners and products

12. Where do we begin?
Green Procurement made easy with the Green
Procurement Compilation (GPC)
GSA Green Procurement Compilation

13. EO 13693
Environmental Performance and
Sustainability Factors
Section 3.(i)
Purchase environmentally preferable products or
services that meet or exceed EPA specifications or
standards, or meet voluntary consensus standards
performance criteria
Meet EO goal of at least 95 percent compliance with
the BioPreferred and biobased purchasing requirement
Reduce copier and printing paper use, and acquire
paper containing 30 percent postconsumer recycled
content or higher
Contracting
Awareness

14. The New EO Also Requires
Agencies To Set Goals
Establish an annual target for the number of
contracts to be awarded with BioPreferred and
biobased criteria and dollar value of BioPreferred and
biobased products to be delivered and reported
under those contracts in the following fiscal year.
Applicable contracts include construction, operations
and maintenance, food services, vehicle
maintenance, and janitorial services

15. Green Procurement in the FAR
Part 7

16. FAR PART 23 – ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND
WATER EFFICIENCY, RENEWABLE ENERGY
TECHNOLOGIES, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Subpart 23.2 – Energy and Water Efficiency
and Renewable Energy
Subpart 23.4 – Use of Recovered Materials and
Biobased Products
Subpart 23.7 – Contracting for Environmentally
Preferable and Energy-Efficient Products and
Services
Subpart 23.8 – Ozone-Depleting Substances
Federal Acquisition Regulation

17. Federal agencies shall advance sustainable
acquisition by ensuring that 95% of new contract
actions for the supply of products and for the
acquisition of services (including construction)
require that products are:
 Energy efficient;
 Water-efficient;
 Biobased;
 Environmental preferable (e.g., EPEAT
registered, non-toxic);
 Non-ozone depleting; or
 Made with recovered materials
Subpart 23.1
Sustainable Acquisition Policy
Federal Acquisition Regulation

18. Part 52 – Provisions and Clauses
Federal Acquisition Regulation

19. Key Points
Which is NOT included in the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to address Green
Procurement?
• Penalties
• Policy
• Solicitation Provisions
• Contract Clauses

20. Fort Buchanan Objective and Targets –
Hazardous Material Management
Environmental Management
Action Plan #6:
Objective: Reduce purchase,
usage, and disposal of Hazardous
Materials (HMs)
– Target 1: Increase procurement
of “ Green Products” that replace
HMs by 5% annually.
– Target 2: Reduce unauthorized
IMPAC purchases of HMs.

21. To reduce purchases of Hazardous Materials
REVIEW THE SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
BEFORE BUYING ANY PRODUCT TO
IDENTIFY ANY HAZARDS
• SDS is a widely used system for cataloging
information on chemicals, chemical
compounds, and chemical mixtures.
• Includes instructions for the safe use and
potential hazards associated with a particular
material or product.
• These data sheets can be found anywhere
where chemicals are being used, and should
be provided with any delivery of chemical
product

22. • Army/DOD Report Green Purchasing
Data
• Federal Procurement Data System
(contract data)
• 100 Army contracts reviewed each
year for sustainability language and
clauses
• Environmental Compliance Inspections
• Fort Buchanan’s Objectives and
Targets under SEMS
Because it’s being tracked and reported!

23. • Biobased
• Energy efficient
• Environmentally preferable
• FAR 52.223-4 (Recovered Materials) and biobased
• FAR 52.223-4 and biobased & energy efficient
• FAR 52.223-4 and biobased & energy efficient & env preferable
• FAR 52.223-4 and biobased & environmentally preferable
• FAR 52.223-4 and energy efficient
• FAR 52.223-4 and environmentally preferable
• FAR 52.223-4
• FAR 52.223-4 and 52.223-9
• No Clauses Included and No Sustainability Included
RECOVERED MATERIALS/SUSTAINABILITY
Data Fields in FPDS
Identify Environmental Attributes

24. What is My Role at Fort Buchanan?
Take GP training annually
Determine if the products I request/purchase have been
designated for preferred procurement
Look for “green indicators” from mandatory sources, and
show preference to those products
Document when I don’t (or can’t) buy recycled or
biobased products, when above the micropurchase
threshold
Review Safety Data Sheets for hazardous properties and
find less hazardous alternatives

25. Designated Products –
Mandatory Preference Programs
EPA’s “Buy Recycled” Program
 Products designated since 1995
 Currently 62 designated products
USDA’s “BioPreferred” Program
 127 designated item categories
 More items proposed
Energy Efficient Products
 Energy Star® or Federal Energy Management
Program (FEMP)-designated Products
 Designated information technology products
under EPEAT

26. Examples of EPA-Designated Products Made
With Recycled Materials
• Cement and concrete
• Pallets
• Fencing
• Engine coolants
• Sorbents
• Lubricating oils
• Retread tires
• Playground equipment
• Industrial drums
• Paper
• Office products
• Carpet
• Floor tiles
• Roofing materials
• Latex paint
• Traffic cones
• Garden hoses
• Signage

27. • 2-cycle engine oils
• Metalworking fluids
• Inks
• Hand sanitizers
• Lip care products
• Hydraulic fluids
• De-icers
• Firearm lubricants
• Air fresheners &
deodorizers
• Laundry products
• Adhesive & mastic removers
• Insulating foam
• Composite panels
• Carpet
• Biodegradable containers
• Disposable tableware
• Fertilizers
• Metalworking fluids
• Sorbents
• Graffiti and grease removers
Examples of USDA-Designated Products Made
With Biobased Materials

28. • LED bulbs
• Light fixtures
• Vending machines
• Dishwashers
• Fryers and griddles
• Ice machines
• Freezers
• Refrigerators
• Roofing products
• Windows/skylights
• Boilers
• Chillers
• Air conditioners
• Ceiling fans
• Computers
• Monitors
• Faxes/printers
• Televisions
• Cordless phones
• Compact fluorescent bulbs
Examples of Designated Energy Efficient Products

29. EPA’s Buy Recycled Program: Comprehensive
Procurement Guidelines (CPGs) and Recovered
Materials Advisory Notices (RMANs)
CPGs designate the products that must
contain recovered material
RMANs provide recommended recycled-
content percentages and guidance on buying
recycled-content products
Example:
Recycled paper
Example:
30% post
consumer
content

30. Exceptions
Procuring agencies must show procurement
preferences for designated products unless the
product:
Is available only at an unreasonable price
Will not meet reasonable performance standards
Is unavailable within a reasonable timeframe or
at a sufficient level of competition
When the purchase is above the micropurchase
threshold, documentation of the exception is
required.
Price
Performance
Availability

31. Key Points
Which of the following is NOT an acceptable
justification for purchasing a designated product
without recycled or biobased content?
a. The price is unreasonable
b. The product will not meet performance
standards
c. The product’s price is below micropurchase
threshold
d. The product is not available within a
reasonable time frame

32. EPA-Designated Products under the
Buy Recycled Program
(Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines)
Construction
Landscaping
Non-paper Office Products
Paper and Paper Products
Parks and Recreation
Transportation
Vehicular
Miscellaneous
Product Categories:
Contracting

33. PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS
DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:
Commercial/industrial
sanitary tissue products
Miscellaneous papers
Newsprint
Paperboard and packaging
products
Printing and writing papers

34. NON-PAPER OFFICE PRODUCTS
DESIGNATED CPG ITEMS:
Binders (paper, plastic
covered)
Office recycling containers
Office waste receptacles
Plastic desktop accessories
Plastic envelopes
Plastic trash bags
Printer ribbons
Toner cartridges
Office furniture
Solid plastic binders
Plastic clipboards
Plastic clip portfolios
Plastic file folders
Plastic presentation
folders

35. What are some recycled-content
products available to me?

36. USDA’s BioPreferred Program
Biobased products use biological products or
renewable domestic agricultural (plant, animal, and
marine) or forestry materials
The Farm Bill (May 2002) made Federal agency
purchase of biobased products mandatory
Examples of biobased products:
 Plant fiber compostable cafeteria containers
 Corn-based plastic cutlery
 Citrus-based laundry detergent
 Soy polyurethane floor stripper
 Carpet made of sea grass/jute/hemp

37. Benefits of Biobased Products
Use renewable raw materials for a
broad range of nonfood and nonfeed
products
Provide new and expanded markets
for agricultural feedstocks
Reduce U.S. dependence on
petroleum and other imports
Introduce products that are friendlier
to the environment than their
petroleum-based counterparts
Foster rural and sustainable
development
Soybean powered Agricultural
Research Service tour bus

38.  Construction
 Groundskeeping
 Janitorial
 Food Service
 Personal Care
 Industrial Lubricants
and Fluids
 Miscellaneous
BioPreferred Product Categories

39. FAR PROVISION 52.223-1, Biobased
Product Certification
“As required by the Farm Security and
Rural Investment Act of 2002 and the
Energy Policy Act of 2005….the offeror
certifies, by signing this offer, that
biobased products to be used or
delivered in the performance of the
contract…will comply with the applicable
specifications or other contractual
requirements”
Federal Acquisition Regulation

40. Do you know?
Which of these is an example of a
biobased product?
a. Citrus-based cleaner
b. Non-ozone-depleting aerosol
c. 50% post-consumer recycled paper
d. Chlorine-free industrial wipes

41. Energy Efficient Products
Purchase devices with
minimal standby power –
at or below one watt where
available
Select ENERGY STAR® and
other energy efficient
products when purchasing
or contracting for energy-
consuming products

42. Energy Efficient Products: FEMP
Federal Energy Management Program
(FEMP) identifies energy efficient products
and sets efficiency requirements:
 Lighting, copiers, faxes, printers, scanners,
computers, cell phones, blackberries, PDAs

43. Procurement of products or services having a
lesser effect on human health and the
environment when compared with competing
products or services
 Examples: products that are less toxic (e.g.,
less cadmium, lead or mercury), are durable or
repairable, or contain less packaging
 Low VOC paint
 Reusable water bottle
 Bulk condiments instead of individually wrapped
Environmentally Preferable

44. Environmentally
preferable products
are available in the
supply system!
Cleaners
Sorbents
Degreasers
Paints

45. Review
Which of the following is NOT an
element of Green Procurement?
 Environmentally Preferable
 BioPreferred
 Recycled Content
 Double-sided copying
 Energy Efficient

46. Greening the Supply Closet
Recycled Content
Biobased Content
Energy Efficient

47. Determine whether products in the purchase
or contract are on one of the mandatory lists
 CPG/Biobased Product list (handout)
 Web sites
• Recycled Content: www.epa.gov/smm
• Biobased: www.biopreferred.gov
• Energy Efficiency: www.energystar.gov,
https://energy.gov/eere/femp/
 Sustainable Facilities Tool
https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement
Contracting

48. Identify Green Products When Making a Purchase
 Government Supply Sources
• General Services Administration (GSA)
• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
• Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS)
• Your Onpost Supply Store
• JWOD (Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act)/AbilityOne
 Off-Post Commercial Vendors
• Home Depot, Office Depot, Staples

49. Mandatory Sources of Supply
Small
Businesses
The environmental attribute
should be part of the product
description
Your mandated sources
already have many
products available that
satisfy these
requirements!
Let your suppliers know that
you prefer green products

50. How do I know it’s Green?
• Heavy metals (e.g. lead, cadmium)
• Ozone depleting compounds (e.g. CFCs)
• Organic solvents (e.g. chlorinated and
aromatic hydrocarbons)
• Reactivity, corrosiveness, flammability
• Irritation potential
• Carcinogens, mutagens, teratogens
• Acute and chronic toxicity
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
• Phosphorous
• Postconsumer recycled
content
• Reusable/repairable
• Reduced packaging
• Energy Efficient
• Renewable energy sources
• Biobased content
• Biodegradable
• Compostable
Minimize/Eliminate:
Show Preference To:

51. Look For Specifics
 “Contains 50% Post-Consumer fiber” has more
meaning than “made with recycled products”
Trust Certifications that are Reputable
 EcoLogo, Chlorine Free Products Association (CFPA),
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Green Guard,
Green Seal, Safer Choice
Beware of Advertising Ploys – they might say
“Green” but read the label
 “Environmentally friendly”
 “Green”
 Symbols depicting the earth or trees
 Unexplained recycling logos
Tips for Understanding Labels

52. • Icons/Symbols – GSA has icons
indicating environmental qualities
• Environment Attribute Codes
(For DOD EMALL purchases, the tree identifies
green products)
• Product Labels and Certifications
• Search Features
Recycled
How do I know it’s Green?

53. In DOD EMALL, The Tree Icon is Used to Search For Green Products
It will produce results
that meet one or more
of the green attributes,
as shown here in a
search for copy paper

54. Clicking on the attribute
code will bring up a
description and link for
more information
EMALL Has Over 200 Green Attributes Associated with Products

55. Click on “Environmental
Program”
to search for green
products
In GSA Advantage
online store

56. These
icons show
types of
Green
products
To find out
more about
GSA green
programs
GSA green
products are
identified
with the
green leaf
GSA Advantage

57. You can refine your search using many different
environmental criteria
GSA Green Identifiers
Awareness

58. Greening Your Contracts

59. Greening Your Contracts

60. Section C – Statement of Work or
Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Green Your
Contracts
 Section C
 Section I
 Section K
 Section L
 Section M
Specify requirements and provide details:
“The Contractor shall utilize products and
materials made from recovered
materials…”
“The following is a list of biobased
products that may be used in this
contract…”

61. Section I
Identify Appropriate Provisions and Clauses
Federal Acquisition Regulation
Green Your
Contracts
 Section C
 Section I
 Section K
 Section L
 Section M

62. Section L – Instructions to Offerors
Green Your
Contracts
 Section C
 Section I
 Section K
 Section L
 Section M
“In this technical proposal, the
offeror shall identify the biobased
products to be purchased and used
under this contract. For each
biobased product, the offeror shall
specify the percentage of biobased
content and the dollar amount…”
• Include solicitation provisions and other information
and instructions not required elsewhere to guide
offerors in preparing proposals:

63. Is there a single place I can go to find all the GP
requirements for a particular activity?
The Sustainable Facilities Tool – Green
Products Compilation
https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement

67. Final Review
Which is NOT a symbol used
to identify a green product?
a. Green leaf
b. Green check mark
c. Green hornet
d. Green tree
GSA
DLA
Green Seal

68. Our supply sergeant is buying
some biobased lubricants
and cleaners for the shop. They
work just as well as the old stuff.
We found lots of other
recycled and biobased office
products in the catalog, and they
work great!
We’ve switched to a citrus-
based parts cleaner. Now I don’t
worry as much about health effects.
I can use the PWS language
and FAR clauses to let the
contractor know we prefer green.

69. What Should I Do?
Keep the lists of designated items handy – refer
to them when you buy or specify
 Recycled Content www.epa.gov/smm
 Biobased www.biopreferred.gov
Maximize your purchases of green products
 Look for “green indicators” at store or online
 Request them from your vendors
 Review Safety Data Sheets for hazard information
Document when you can’t buy recycled or
biobased products -- for reasons of Price,
Performance, or Availability
(when the purchase is above the micropurchase amount)

70. Upcoming Events
USAG Fort Buchanan’s 10th Army Earth Day Exposition
April 28, 2017, 0900-1500
Building 660, DFMWR Community Club, Fort Buchanan
Sustain the Mission, Secure the Future,
the Readiness of the Army Depends on It

71. Points of Contact
Mr. Anibal Negron, Environmental Chief
Tel: 787-707-3575
email: anibal.negron1.civ@mail.mil
Mr. Francisco Mendez, EMS and EMAPs Coordinator
Tel: 787-707-3522
email: francisco.j.mendez.ctr@mail.mil

72. DLA- WHY BUY GREEN?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ShBiWY0sKo