Buyer Resources
The links below are additional resources for sustainable acquisition.
Using Acquisition Life Cycle Tools
There are a number of tools and resources provided by the Federal government to promote cost-effective and sustainable acquisition (e.g. energy and water efficient products, reduced life cycle costs). This webpage provides guidance for how each of the tools can be best utilized during each phase of the procurement life cycle.
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GSA's Green Procurement Compilation: Identify minimum Federal sustainable acquisition requirements, sample source selection criteria, and sample contract language. |
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GSA's SFTool: Use modules within Learn and Plan sections (e.g. water efficiency, healthy indoor environments, responsible business conduct) to research best practices. Use the Procurement Professional User Guide to explore how SFTool can assist you in purchasing sustainable products and services. |
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GSA Environmental Program Aisle on GSA Advantage:![]() |
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SFTool Framework for Managing Climate Risks to Federal Agency Supply Chains: This risk management framework provides guidance to Federal agencies ready to assess observed and expected climate or weather-related risks to supply chains. |
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Climate Change Risk Management Checklist: Follow a simple checklist to assess and manage climate change risk at each stage of the acquisition life cycle. |
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EPA's Sustainable Marketplace![]() |
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Federal Procurement Data System: When documenting contract award, the contracting officer should ensure applicable sustainability fields (8K and 8L![]() |
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SFTool Strategies to Ensure Successful Delivery of Sustainable Products and Services Module: This module can be used to identify best practices for validating that contractors provide compliant products and services. |
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Training
- DOE | Download the Sustainable Acquisition Training Resources
- DOE | Download the Sustainable Acquisition Training Inventory
- WBDG.org | DOE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Contracting for Efficiency: In-Depth Training for Contracting Officers
- DOE FEMP | Take Five
Policy/Guidance
- GSA | Sustainability Policies for Leased Buildings
- DOE's FEMP | How To Buy Energy- and Water-Efficient Products for the Federal Government
- Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Other Resources
- Helpful Tools within SFTool
- Responsible Business Conduct
- SFTool Recycling Checklist
- Cost Savings and Environmental Benefits Calculators: Available calculators can assist with determining any cost savings and other environmental benefits resulting from the contract (e.g. Energy Star Cost Savings Calculator
, EPEAT Cost Savings Calculator
, FEMP Energy Efficient Cost Savings Calculators
).
- Recognition Programs: Consider recognizing successful projects through an awards program (e.g. DOE GreenBuy Awards
, Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards
, EPA SaferChoice Awards
)
Fleet Management
Personal Property Disposal
Related Topics
Green Procurement Compilation
The Green Procurement Compilation consolidates and organizes information from federal environmental purchasing programs in one place, saving you from researching multiple web sites.