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Going Green Panel

Houston Taylor, ModeratorOffice of Acquisition Management

Going Green Panel

Houston Taylor, ModeratorOffice of Acquisition Management

June 2009June 2009

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Andrea AzarconMarketing Specialist/Contracting OfficerIntegrated Workplace Acquisition Center

Phone: 703.605.9169Email: andrea.azarcon@gsa.gov

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Integrated Workplace Acquisition Center Formerly National Furniture Acquisition Center Product/service offerings include:

Furniture/furnishings Floor coverings Office equipment Audio/visual equipment Sporting goods, promotional products, outdoor equipment

and furniture, recreation items, trophies, and signs

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IWAC Schedules

Furniture/furnishings products and services– 71 I: Office Furniture– 71 II: Household and Quarters Furniture– 71 II H: Packaged Furniture– 71 II K: Comprehensive Furniture Management Services– 71 III: Special Use Furniture– 71 III E: Miscellaneous Furniture– 72 II: Furnishings

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IWAC Schedules

Floor coverings: 72 I A Office equipment (including copiers, mail management, and

document imaging): 36 Audio/visual equipment: 58 I Sporting goods, promotional products, outdoor equipment

and furniture, recreation items, trophies, and signs (SPORTS): 78

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Certifications of IWAC Green Products

Products help customer agencies meet LEED ® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) requirements New GSA construction

projects/substantial renovations must be certified Projects encouraged to exceed basic LEED® green building certification and achieve the LEED® Silver level.

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Certifications of IWAC Green Products GREENGUARD certified furniture

Third-party testing program for low-emitting products and materials

MBDC Cradle to Cradle certification Based on:

– Materials– Design for material reutilization (recycling or

composting) – Renewable energy and energy efficiency– Efficient use of water/maximum water quality

associated with production– Social responsibility

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Certifications of IWAC Green Products

Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Indoor Air Quality Environmentally Preferable Products Sustainable Choice for the Carpet and Rug Industry

Energy Star products Electronic products (i.e. copiers, televisions) Conserve energy

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LEED and GSA MAS Products: Commercial Interiors

Optimize Energy Performance Energy Star products: copiers, televisions

Low-Emitting Materials Systems Furniture Seating Carpet Systems

Resource Reuse LEED Accredited Professional

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LEED and GSA MAS Products: New Construction and Major Renovations Recycled Content (furniture, carpet) Regional materials (within 500 miles of project site) Rapidly Renewable Materials (i.e., bamboo, wool, linoleum,

wheat-board, strawboard, cork) Certified Wood (Forest Stewardship Council-certified wood

products and suppliers) Low-Emitting Materials

Floor/Carpet Adhesives Paints and Coatings Carpet Systems

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In Addition… Floor Coverings, Schedule 72 I A

Flooring Recycling Programs (when old flooring is removed), SIN 31-602

Recycled and/or biobased content for flooring (as defined in Executive Order 13101), SIN 31-601

Office Furniture, Schedule 71 I Remanufactured Systems Furniture, SIN 711

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Evergreen Award

Presented to companies that have demonstrated significant efforts in reducing the environmental impact of their products Contractors are required to submit proposals outlining their

company’s efforts in: – Waste prevention– Recycling– Affirmative procurement– Environmentally preferability– Model facility

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Sheila BrannanContracting OfficerGreater Southwest Acquisition Center

Phone: 817.574.2426Email: sheila.brannan@gsa.gov

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Schedule 84 -Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management Systems, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft, and Emergency/Disaster Response Complete offering of Facility Management Systems

Including lighting, Chillers, HVAC, building automation systems, air handlers, heat pumps, and more.

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Cont’d

Energy Savings Performance Contracts

Offers alternative financing of projects for energy upgrades pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 2005 - Projects include energy audits, project management, and energy upgrades of Chillers, lighting, controls, etc.

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Schedule 56 -Buildings and Building Materials Service and Supplies Energy Efficient Lighting Solar Energy Solutions Solar Window film Green roofing solutions Alternative Energy

Solutions: Fuel Cells,

Wind Power Generators

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Add Services for a Total Green Solution

Installation/Integration Maintenance Training Consulting Professional Energy/Engineering Services ESPC – SIN 246-53

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Schedule 73Food Service, Hospitality, Cleaning Equipment and Supplies, Chemicals, and Services Compostable Cutlery Green Cleaning Solutions Energy Star Food Service

Equipment

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GSA Advantage – Shopping Cart Warning when customers attempt to buy products

that are not compliant with Section 104 of the EPACT of 2005.

EPACT-1: This item has not been designated as EPACT compliant. Section 104 of the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 2005 requires agencies to purchase only Energy Star qualified or FEMP-designated products within specific product categories. You may continue shopping. Click here for more information.

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Home to 10th Mountain Division

Geothermal heat pumps High efficiency HVAC upgrades New high efficiency lighting system Infrared heating system Pneumatic tool system isolated to reduce energy Direct Digital Controls (DDC) network

Installation Sq. Ft.: 11.8 million Contract Dates: 2003 - 2009 Contract Amount: $6.6 million

Services Provided

Guaranteed ESPC

ESPC Project using GSA Schedule 84

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GSA took a traditional roof system demolition and replacement in Chicago, IL and opted for a Green alternative.

Schedule 56 allowed GSA to install a vegetated room system on approximately 18,000 square feet and a price competitive with traditional methods.

The Vegetated Roof is Energy Star rated and approved as Cool Roof technology.

The Vegetated Roof has leak detection technology built in, provides significant decrease in storm water run-off and is aesthetically pleasing for the building inhabitants and neighbors.

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In order to comply with EO 13423, the VA identified the Loma Linda, CA facility as a candidate for a Photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy system which converts solar energy to electricity.

Schedule 56 provided a solution to install one of the most highly efficient PV systems currently available at the Loma Linda facility.

The installed system will save the VA facility approximately $60,000 per year in electricity costs and is considered a model for other VA facilities.

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How Can I Purchase These Green Solutions?

Multiple Award Schedules ID/IQ Contracts offering a Wide Range of

Products and Services at Commercial Prices Best Value Commercial Practices

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Kathleen BadenDirectorEngineering and Cataloging DivisionGeneral Supplies and Services

Phone: 703.605.1824Email: kathleen.baden@gsa.gov

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GSA Global SupplyWho Are We?

Our Mission: Provide mission-critical collaboration in supply chain services, including best-value access to competitively priced products, strategic partnering alliances, and adaptive solutions

Easy Requisitioning Flexible Ordering Options Reliable, Anywhere, Anytime FAR Compliant

https://GSAglobalsupply.gsa.gov

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Thousands of Products GGS manages over 97,000 National Stock Numbered items

Tools Office and computer products Paints, chemicals and adhesives Cleaning and kitchen equipment Fire equipment

285,000 part numbered items Tools Office supplies Computer products

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Green Products

Of the over 16,000 NSN products that Global Supply currently has on contract, 3,550 have at least one environmental attribute

25% of all sales are for green products Product offered are:

Biobased CPG compliant Energy Star/FEMP compliant Low toxic Low VOC

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Biobased

Products composed of biological product, forestry materials or renewable domestic agricultural materials, including plant, animal, or marine materials

Biobased products include: Absorbent/spill containment products Paint and adhesive removers Cleaning products Flatware

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Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) Establishes the standard for recovered materials a product should

contain as specified in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

Recycled content products include: Paper products, including copy paper, paper towels and toilet paper Toner cartridges Signs Traffic cones

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Energy Star/FEMP Energy Star qualified products are rated for energy efficiency

under an Energy Star program established by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act

FEMP designated products are designated under the Federal Energy Management Program as being among the highest 25 percent of equivalent products for energy efficiency

Energy Star qualified/FEMP designated cover 62 types of products. Some offered by Global Supply include: Office equipment Home electronics Plumbing supplies

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Low Toxic

Low toxic products include those that are free of harmful chemical like benzene, chromate, hexavalent-chromium, lead, mercury, chlorine, cadmium, toluene and those that don’t produce hazardous waste

Products offered include: Paints Adhesives Cleaners

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EPEAT EPEAT is a system to help purchasers evaluate, compare and select

desktop computer products based on their environmental attributes Required criteria and optional criteria determine whether a product is

registered as EPEAT “Bronze”, “Silver”, or “Gold”. Federal agencies are required to acquire 95% of its electronic products

as EPEAT-registered Part-numbered products include:

Computer monitors Desktop computers Notebooks

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Low VOC Volatile Organic Compounds are chemicals found in every day

household products such as paints, sealants, household cleaning fluids, fuels, pesticides and plastics

Exposure to VOCs at can be linked to eye, nose and throat irritation; headaches, loss of coordination, allergies, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea; damage to kidney, liver an the central nervous system

GGS offers numerous low VOC products including: Paints and coatings Cleaners Floor finishes and strippers

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How to Order Green Products from GSA Global Supply WEB

www.GSAglobalsupply.gsa.gov www.GSAAdvantage.gov www.emall.dla.mil

Call 800-525-8027 FAX 800-856-7057 FEDSTRIP/MILSTRIP: Via Defense Automatic Addressing System (DAAS) Hardcopy: DD 1348, Mail to: GSA Global Supply, Room 6A06, 819 Taylor

Street, Fort Worth TX 76102

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Next Steps

Conduct market research to find new green products to introduce into the supply system

Continue to review Federal/Military specifications and existing purchase descriptions to revise where necessary to include green alternatives

Improve reporting capabilities of green purchases

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Genni BrownRegional DirectorProperty Management DivisionGreater Southwest/Rocky Mountain Region

Phone: 817.574.2353Email: alberta.brown@gsa.gov

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GSA Property Management Mission Statement

To provide the services, expertise, and systems that will ensure the timely, effective, and efficient disposition of the Federal

government’s excess and surplus personal property assets, yielding the greatest return on investment to the taxpayer

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Personal Property Programs

Utilization and Donation ProgramUtilization ProgramFederal Surplus Personal Property Donation ProgramComputers for Learning

Sales Program

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REUSE IS RECYCLING…

Property Transfers (FY08)- 45,148 Line Items valued at $527,069,035

Property Donations - 49,494 Line Items valued at $467,508,601

Computers for Learning Program - 6,815 Line Items valued at $63,831,755

Sales Program - 82,713 Line Items brought proceeds of $87,027,899

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Agencies must not abandon or destroy property in a manner that is dangerous to public health or safety andthe environment.

FMR 102-36.305 thru 330

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»Utilization is Reuse……

»Donation is Reuse……

»Computers for Learning is Reuse…….

»Sales offers property for Reuse…..

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Katherine JocoySupervisory Contracting OfficerManagement Services Center

Phone: 253.931.7080Email: katherine.jocoy@gsa.gov

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GSA Environmental Services Schedule 899

899-1 Environmental Consulting Services 899-3 Environmental Training Services 899-5 Materials and Waste Recycling and

Disposal Services 899-7 Geographic Information System (GIS) Services 899-8 Remediation and Reclamation Services

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Environmental Solutions Are Here!

Executive Order 13423

Acquisition of Green Services Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Hazardous Waste Minimization and Pollution Prevention Environmental Training Electronic Management and Recycling Programs Environmental Conformance Reviews and Audits

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Environmental Solutions Are Here!RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT

Environmental Cleanup Hazardous Waste Cleanup Nuclear Waste Cleanup Leaking Underground Storage Tanks Evaluate and Cleanup Brownfields Surveys, Investigations and Research Climate Modeling Monitoring Systems Wastewater Treatment Systems Habitat Restoration Natural Resources Conservation Watershed Enhancement

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Environmental Schedule 899 Contacts Carolyn DiCugno, Business Management Specialist

(253) 931-7042 carolyn.dicugno@gsa.gov

Mary Mitton, Senior Contracting Officer (253) 931-7073 Mary.mitton@gsa.gov

Russell Hanson, Senior Contracting Officer (253) 931-7049 Russell.Hanson@gsa.gov

Katherine Jocoy, Supervisory Contracting Officer (253) 931-7080 Katherine.jocoy@gsa.gov

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Questions?