U.S. General Services Administration Christy L. Jackiewicz Outreach Program Manager Office of Small Business Utilization Doing Business with GSA: Part IV Sustainability in Procurement Doing Business with GSA: Part IV Sustainability in Procurement

Introduction  This training was developed to provide a wealth of knowledge to the small business whether downloading from our website for a quick view, taking notes during a education session or as a reference document for those times you just need to review a section or two.  Our goal is to connect you to opportunities in our agency. Let us know how we are doing and how we can improve.  2

Purpose  Define Sustainability  Understand GSA Drivers and Goals  Learn about Current Green Requirements  Learn How Small Business can be the Solution  Provide sources for more informaiton

What is Sustainability?  “sustainability’’ and ‘‘sustainable’’ mean to create and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations”  E.O definition 4

What is Driving Green Purchasing? As the largest consumer of energy in the U.S. economy, the Federal Government can and should lead by example when it comes to creating innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, conserve water, reduce waste, and use environmentally responsible products and technologies. - President Obama 5

 Federal agencies are required by statutes and executive orders to purchase certain products with specific environmental or energy attributes.  “Green purchasing” or “sustainable acquisition” refers to purchasing products with these attributes and purchasing services under which these products will be supplied or used. 6 Sustainable Acquisition

GSA Buying Green  Cardholders must procure products containing post- consumer content in accordance with Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Executive Order (EO) 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management.” EO and FAR 23 also require GSA to procure and use environmentally preferable and bio- based products. Additional information is available at:   7

GSA Buying Green  GSA’s Green Purchasing Plan (GPP) includes requirements to promote the purchase of environmentally sustainable products and services. This order requires GSA to incorporate these requirements into daily operations and to work towards increasing and expanding markets for environmentally sustainable products and services. Cardholders must comply with OGP , GSA Green Purchasing Plan. 8

Executive Order  Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance 9

10 Executive Order Goals for Improvement  greenhouse gas emissions  energy efficiency  water use efficiency and management  pollution prevention and waste elimination  regional and local integrated planning  sustainable Federal buildings  sustainable acquisition  electronics stewardship  environmental management

Executive Order  Requires agencies to ensure that 95% of all new contracts, including contract modifications, for products and services specify:  Energy-efficient products  Water-efficient products  Biobased products  Environmentally preferable products and services  Non-ozone depleting substances  Recycled content products  Non-toxic or less-toxic alternatives 11

Executive Order  E.O , Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, sets acquisition-related goals for:  Purchasing green products  Sustainable Federal buildings  EPEAT-registered products  Non- or low-toxic or hazardous products 12

Why is this so important? 13

14 The Damages  2009: Real property portfolio of 912,780 assets, including 429,000 buildings  2010: Spent $535 billion on goods and services  2010 : Released MTCE (Metric Tons Carbon Equivalent) We spend $3.5 billion annually to provide energy to our facilities.

Waste  In the U.S., buildings account for a high proportion of resource use and waste generation: 14% of potable water consumption 30% of waste output 38% of carbon dioxide emissions 40% of raw materials use 24 – 50% of energy use 72% of electricity consumption 15

 Innovate  Adapt to change  See the value and the need  Grow the community  Make an impact  Be a leader  Be the Solution  Innovate  Adapt to change  See the value and the need  Grow the community  Make an impact  Be a leader  Be the Solution Is Small Business the Solution?

 Innovate Cleaner Ways to Support Customer Needs  Travel / Commuting  Office Lighting  Computer Settings  Personal Electronics  Less Stuff  Printing  Office Supplies  Disposal  Indoor environmental quality  Biobased  Innovate Cleaner Ways to Support Customer Needs  Travel / Commuting  Office Lighting  Computer Settings  Personal Electronics  Less Stuff  Printing  Office Supplies  Disposal  Indoor environmental quality  Biobased Be the Solution!

 Update certifications in GSA Advantage  Migrate to Greener GSA Schedules  Partner with other GSA Contractors who have met green certifications  Contractor Teaming Arrangements  Subcontracting  Joint Ventures  Update certifications in GSA Advantage  Migrate to Greener GSA Schedules  Partner with other GSA Contractors who have met green certifications  Contractor Teaming Arrangements  Subcontracting  Joint Ventures Be the Solution!

List your company in the Green Proving Ground site. List your company in the Green Proving Ground site. Construction Vendors

GSA Schedules Holders Can Update ! GSA Schedules Holders Can Update !

21 GSA Schedules and Sustainable Requirements  Schedule 36 (Office, Imaging, and Document Solutions) – Energy Star only mandate added summer 2010  Schedule 73 (Food Service, Hospitality, Cleaning Equipment and Supplies, Chemicals and Services) – Effective mid–October, Energy Star and BioPreferred requirements

22 GSA Schedules and Sustainable Requirements  Schedule 51V (Hardware) – Energy Star, water efficient, and non-ozone depleting substances mandates  Schedule 03FAC (Facilities Maintenance and Management) – clearly identifies energy efficiency services and innovations in renewable energy  Schedule 72 (Furnishings and Floor Coverings) – added a requirement for carpet to be NSF-140 Gold compliant

 A tremendous resource to help the Federal government reduce its energy/water consumption during the design, construction, and operations of buildings since the Federal government has a giant footprint through its size and number of buildings nationwide. 23 Sustainable Products and Services

Learn More About Selling Sustainable 24 Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines Department of Energy Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Learn More About Selling Sustainable 25 Energy Star Global Registry for Greener Electronics USDA BioPreferred Program

Learn More About Selling Sustainable 26 GSA’s Green Procurement Page Compliance Assistance Center

 Exterior Finish and Trims  Facility Operations  Break room Supplies  Kitchen Appliances  Packaging products  HVAC  Roofing  So much more… Government Green Buying Resource Government Green Buying Resource

Sustainable Best Practices  Become an establish leader  Innovate eco friendly business development  Identify Green goals for your employees  Adopt telework efforts to decrease overhead, commuting cost and the environmental impact  Measure company and individual green house gas emissions and monitor annually for decreases  Advertise your sustainable achievements  Participate in green initiatives with government agencies  Become an establish leader  Innovate eco friendly business development  Identify Green goals for your employees  Adopt telework efforts to decrease overhead, commuting cost and the environmental impact  Measure company and individual green house gas emissions and monitor annually for decreases  Advertise your sustainable achievements  Participate in green initiatives with government agencies

 Executive Order  95% of new contract actions must be green (including EPEAT Registered)  Reduce water use by 2% annually  Includes task and delivery orders  Applies where such products and services meet agency performance requirements  Government Purchasing will Include:  WaterSense /water conserving products  Recycled Content Products  Biobased Products  Environmentally Preferable Products  Energy Star Products  Executive Order  95% of new contract actions must be green (including EPEAT Registered)  Reduce water use by 2% annually  Includes task and delivery orders  Applies where such products and services meet agency performance requirements  Government Purchasing will Include:  WaterSense /water conserving products  Recycled Content Products  Biobased Products  Environmentally Preferable Products  Energy Star Products Summary

Small Business Advocates in GSA  Each Federal agency has an Office of Small Business Utilization put in place by congress “…to promote the maximum practicable use of all designated small business categories within the Federal Acquisition process…” These advocates report to the head of their agency on the success of this partnership.  Finding creative new ways to educate  Sponsoring and delivering business development training  Integrating low-cost networking events into established venues  Providing free counseling and more… 30

Access OSBU   (publications, video, fact sheets…)   (GSA events around the country just for small business)  Want all events?  Interact.gsa.gov  Small Business Solutions Group  (blogs, discussion boards, and more) 31

Access OSBU   (information and feedback changing small business partnerships)   GSA, Office of Small Business Utilization  (Fan Page with lots of updates) 32

GSA Partners Advocating for Small Business 33  Small Business Administration  SBA provides business counseling, training and business development specialists providing free and low-cost services in your area U-ASK-SBA ( )   The Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers PTACs are dedicated to assisting businesses seeking to compete successfully in federal, state and local government contracting.  Federal OSBU Agency Offices  The Small Business Act as amended by Public Law established the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business (OSDBU) to promote the maximum practicable use of all designated small business categories within the Federal Acquisition process.  

GSA Sources of Support PBS Industry Relations Construction, Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design Public Building Service National Customer Service Center (NCSC) (800) Commercial Products and Services Federal Acquisition Service Office of Small Business Utilization 855-OSBUGSA gsa.gov/smallbizsupport Office of Small Business Utilization 34

SMALL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Christy L. Jackiewicz General Services Administration Office of Small Business Utilization OSBUGSA ( ) 35 We want to hear from you. Please share your success stories, comments, questions and concerns.