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Part 23 - Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace | Acquisition.GOV
Part 23 - Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace
Subpart 23.1 - Sustainable Acquisition Policy
Subpart 23.2 - Energy and Water Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Subpart 23.3 - Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data
Subpart 23.4 - Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products
Subpart 23.5 - Drug-Free Workplace
Subpart 23.6 - Notice of Radioactive Material
Subpart 23.7 - Contracting for Environmentally Preferable Products and Services
Subpart 23.8 - Ozone-Depleting Substances and Greenhouse Gases
Subpart 23.9 - Contractor Compliance with Environmental Management Systems
Subpart 23.10 - Federal Compliance with Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements
Subpart 23.11 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
“Greenhouse gases” means carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perflourocarbons, nitrogen triflouride, and sulfur hexafluoride.
“United States”, except as used in subpart 23.10, means-
(a) Federal agencies shall advance sustainable acquisition by ensuring that 95 percent of new contract actions for the supply of products and for the acquisition of services (including construction) require that the products are-
(b) The required products in the contract actions for services include products that are-
(a) The head of an agency may exempt-
(a) This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for-
(c) Section 706 of Division D, Title VII of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub.L.111-8).
(3) Storm water management in accordance with section 438 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C.17094) as implemented in https://www.epa.gov/nps/stormwater-management-federal-facilities-under-section-438-energy-independence-and-security-act.
(a) Unless exempt as provided at 23.204-
(1) When acquiring energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-
(ii) For products that consume power in a standby mode and are listed on FEMP’s Low Standby Power Devices product listing, agencies shall-
(b) Information is available via the Internet about-
(2) FEMP athttp://energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-and-water-efficient-products.
An agency is not required to procure an ENERGY STAR® or FEMP-designated product if the head of the agency determines in writing that-
(2) Except as provided in 10 CFR436.34, ESPC’s are subject to subpart 17.1.
(c) To solicit and award an ESPC, the contracting officer-
(d) (d)For more information see https://energy.gov/eere/femp/energy-savings-performance-contracts-federal-agencies.
Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204 , insert the clause at 52.223-15 , Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, in solicitations and contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or FEMP will be-
“Hazardous material” is defined in the latest version of Federal Standard No.313 (Federal Standards are sold to the public and Federal agencies through-
General Services Administration Specifications Unit (3 FBP-W) 7 th & D Sts. SW Washington, DC 20407.
(a) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for issuing and administering regulations that require Government activities to apprise their employees of-
(b) To accomplish this objective, it is necessary to obtain certain information relative to the hazards which may be introduced into the workplace by the supplies being acquired. Accordingly, offerors and contractors are required to submit hazardous materials data whenever the supplies being acquired are identified as hazardous materials. The latest version of Federal Standard No.313 (Material Safety Data Sheet, Preparation and Submission of) includes criteria for identification of hazardous materials.
(c) Hazardous material data (Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)) are required-
(1) As specified in the latest version of Federal Standard No.313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract);
(d) MSDS’s must be submitted-
(a) The procedures in this subpart apply to all agency acquisitions of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated item, if-
(b) While micro-purchases are included in determining the aggregate amount paid under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, it is not recommended that an agency track micro-purchases when-
(a) “EPA-designated item” means a product that is or can be made with recovered material-
(b) “USDA-designated item” means a generic grouping of products that are or can be made with biobased materials-
(a) The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA), 42 U.S.C.6962.
(b) The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U. S.C. 8102.
(d) The Energy Policy Act of 2005, Pub.L.109-58.
Government policy on the use of products containing recovered materials and biobased products considers cost, availability of competition, and performance. Agencies shall purchase these products or require in the acquisition of services, the delivery, use, or furnishing (see 23.103 (b)) of such products. Agency contracts should specify that these products are composed of the highest percent of recovered material or biobased content practicable, or at least meet, but may exceed, the minimum recovered materials or biobased content of an EPA- or USDA- designated product. Agencies shall purchase these products to the maximum extent practicable without jeopardizing the intended use of the product while maintaining a satisfactory level of competition at a reasonable price. Such products shall meet the reasonable performance standards of the agency and be acquired competitively, in a cost-effective manner. Except as provided at 23.404 (b), virgin material shall not be required by the solicitation (see 11.302 ).
(3) Agency affirmative procurement programs must include-
(1) Agency affirmative procurement programs must require that 100 percent of purchases of EPA or USDA-designated items contain recovered material or biobased content, respectively, unless the item cannot be acquired-
(d) Agencies may use their own specifications or commercial product descriptions when procuring products containing recovered materials or biobased products. When using either, the contract should specify-
(1) For products containing recovered materials, that the product is composed of the-
(2) For biobased products, that the product is composed of-
(e) Agencies shall treat as eligible for the preference for biobased products, products from “designated countries,” as defined in 25.003, provided that those products-
(1) Recovered Materials. Contracting officers should refer to EPA’s list of EPA-designated items (available via the Internet at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products) and to their agencies’ affirmative procurement program when purchasing products that contain recovered material, or services that could include the use of products that contain recovered material.
This subpart applies to contracts, including contracts with 8(a) contractors under FAR subpart 19.8 and modifications that require a justification and approval (see subpart 6.3 ), except contracts-
41 U.S.C. chapter 81 , Drug-Free Workplace.
(a) No offeror other than an individual shall be considered a responsible source (see 9.104-1(g) and 19.602-1(a)(2)(i)) for a contract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, unless it agrees that it will provide a drug-free workplace by-
(2) Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform its employees about-
(4) Notifying all employees in writing in the statement required by paragraph (a)(1) of this section, that as a condition of employment on a covered contract, the employee will-
(5) Notifying the contracting officer in writing within 10 days after receiving notice under subdivision(a)(4)(ii) of this section, from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. The notice shall include the position title of the employee;
(7) Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs(a)(1) through (a)(6) of this section.
Except as provided in 23.501 , insert the clause at 52.223-6 , Drug-Free Workplace, in solicitations and contracts.
(d) The specific causes for suspension of contract payments, termination of a contract for default, or suspension and debarment are-
The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.223-7 , Notice of Radioactive Materials, in solicitations and contracts for supplies which are, or which contain-(a)radioactive material requiring specific licensing under regulations issued pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of1954; or (b)radioactive material not requiring specific licensing in which the specific activity is greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram or the activity per item equals or exceeds 0.01 microcuries. Such supplies include, but are not limited to, aircraft, ammunition, missiles, vehicles, electronic tubes, instrument panel gauges, compasses and identification markers.
(1) Copier–A commercially available imaging product with a sole function of the production of hard copy duplicates from graphic hard-copy originals. The unit is capable of being powered from a wall outlet or from a data or network connection. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as copiers or upgradeable digital copiers (UDCs).
(2) Digital duplicator–A commercially available imaging product that is sold in the market as a fully automated duplicator system through the method of stencil duplicating with digital reproduction functionality. The unit is capable of being powered from a wall outlet or from a data or network connection. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as digital duplicators.
(3) Facsimile machine (fax machine)–A commercially available imaging product whose primary functions are scanning hard-copy originals for electronic transmission to remote units and receiving similar electronic transmissions to produce hard-copy output. Electronic transmission is primarily over a public telephone system but also may be via computer network or the Internet. The product also may be capable of producing hard copy duplicates. The unit is capable of being powered from a wall outlet or from a data or network connection. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as fax machines.
(4) Mailing machine–A commercially available imaging product that serves to print postage onto mail pieces. The unit is capable of being powered from a wall outlet or from a data or network connection. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as mailing machines.
(5) Multifunction device (MFD)–A commercially available imaging product, which is a physically integrated device or a combination of functionally integrated components, that performs two or more of the core functions of copying, printing, scanning, or faxing. The copy functionality as addressed in this definition is considered to be distinct from single-sheet convenience copying offered by fax machines. The unit is capable of being powered from a wall outlet or from a data or network connection. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as MFDs or multifunction products.
(6) Printer–A commercially available imaging product that serves as a hard-copy output device and is capable of receiving information from single-user or networked computers, or other input devices (e.g., digital cameras). The unit is capable of being powered from a wall outlet or from a data or network connection. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as printers, including printers that can be upgraded into MFDs in the field.
(7) Scanner–A commercially available imaging product that functions as an electro-optical device for converting information into electronic images that can be stored, edited, converted, or transmitted, primarily in a personal computing environment. The unit is capable of being powered from a wall outlet or from a data or network connection. This definition is intended to cover products that are marketed as scanners.
“Television, or TV”, means a commercially available electronic product designed primarily for the reception and display of audiovisual signals received from terrestrial, cable, satellite, Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), or other digital or analog sources. A TV consists of a tuner/receiver and a display encased in a single enclosure. The product usually relies upon a cathode-ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD), plasma display, or other display technology. Televisions with computer capability (e.g., computer input port) may be considered to be a TV as long as they are marketed and sold to consumers primarily as televisions.
(a) Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (42 U.S.C.6901, etseq.).
(b) National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C.8262g).
(c) Pollution Prevention Act of1990 (42 U.S.C.13101, etseq.).
(d) Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA) (7 U. S.C. 8102).
(8) Purchase only plastic ring carriers that are degradable ( 7 USC 8102(c)(1), 40 CFR part 238).
(1) General. As required by E.O.s 13423 and 13514, agencies, when acquiring an electronic product to meet their requirements, shall meet at least 95 percent of those requirements with Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT®)-registered electronic products, unless-
(1) The IEEE 1680.1™-2009 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products, the IEEE 1680.2™-2012 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Imaging Equipment, and the IEEE 1680.3™-2012 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Televisions-
(i) Were as issued by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., on March 5, 2010; October 19, 2012, and October 19, 2012, respectively;
(ii) Are voluntary consensus standards consistent with section 12(d) of Pub. L. 104-113, the “National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995”, (see 11.102);
(iv) Are described in more detail at https://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/epas-recommendations-specifications-standards-and-ecolabels
(3) EPEAT® electronic products are designated “bronze–,” “silver–,” or “gold–” registered.
(5) Agencies are encouraged to acquire EPEAT® silver– or gold–registered products.
(a) Sets forth policies and procedures for the acquisition of items that-
(a) Title VI of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.7671, et seq.).
(b) Section 706 of Division D, Title VII of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub.L.111-8).
(e) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, Protection of Stratospheric Ozone (40 CFRPart82).
(d) In order to better understand both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions that result from Federal activities, require offerors that are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and received $7.5 million or more in Federal contract awards in the prior Federal fiscal year to–
(b) Substitute acceptable alternatives to ozone-depleting substances, as identified under 42U.S.C.7671k, to the maximum extent practicable, as provided in 40 CFR 82.84(a)(1), except in the case of Class I substances being used for specified essential uses, as identified under 40 CFR 82.4(n);
(d) Refer to EPA's SNAP program for the list of alternatives, found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G as well as supplemental tables of alternatives (available at http://www.epa.gov/snap).
(a) Except for contracts for supplies that will be delivered outside the United States and its outlying areas, or contracts for services that will be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas, insert the following clauses:
(a) Agencies shall implement environmental management systems (EMS) at all appropriate organizational levels. Where contractor activities affect an agency’s environmental management aspects, EMS requirements shall be included in contracts to ensure proper implementation and execution of EMS roles and responsibilities.
(b) The contracting officer shall-
The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.223-19 , Compliance With Environmental Management Systems, in all solicitations and contracts for contractor operation of Government-owned or -leased facilities or vehicles, located in the United States. For facilities located outside the United States, the agency head may determine that use of the clause is in the best interest of the Government.
This subpart prescribes policies and procedures for obtaining information needed for Government-
(a) Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of1986, 42 U.S.C.11001-11050(EPCRA).
(b) Pollution Prevention Act of1990, 42 U.S.C.13101-13109(PPA).
(a) Federal facilities are required to comply with-
(b) Pursuant to EPCRA, PPA, E.O. 13423, and any agency implementing procedures, every new contract that provides for performance on a Federal facility shall require the contractor to provide information necessary for the Federal agency to comply with the-
(b) Use the clause with its Alternate I if the contract provides for contractor-
(2) Activities and operations-
(c) Use the clause with its Alternate II if-
“Driving”-
Agencies shall encourage contractors and subcontractors to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving-
(a) Company-owned or rented vehicles or Government-owned vehicles; or
The contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.223-18 , Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving, in all solicitations and contracts.