sustainable acquisition

Learn a step-by-step approach to placing a utility energy service contract (UESC) task order under a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Areawide Contract. Focus on developing skills related to the acquisition plan; preliminary audit and findings; feasibility study and project proposal; contract for construction; construction and installation; performance assurance and acceptance; post-construction; and commissioning.

Two of the most prevalent sustainability-related discussions across the Federal Government are in regards to the challenges faced in tracking, measuring and reporting sustainable activities and knowing where to find and how to procure sustainable products & services.  In various forums, agency representatives have shared the need for a tool that will allow accurate tracking, measuring and reporting against sustainability goals; as well as, act as a guide for sustainable acquisition.

The Acquisition Excellence 2012 conference, which is jointly hosted by GSA and the American Council for Technology – Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), provides an excellent opportunity to discuss and develop actionable ideas on federal information technology acquisition, policy, and program management issues in this challenging budget environment.

Session tracks will focus on strategic acquisition – knowledge based buying and strategic collaborations. 

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Document containing myths/facts and resource links (mostly related to buildings) to share with conference participants

Here's a link to an archived hour long webinar hosted by Gov Exec and augmented by GSA staff subject matter expertise: goo.gl/ToL2m. As you're viewing the webinar, feel free to leave your questions,  comments or feedback right here.

Webinar Topic: Using the GSA Schedules to Help You Buy “Green”

Recording Link: http://gsafas.adobeconnect.com/buyinggreenwebinar/

Oct. 20, 2011: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Presented by: Dana Arnold, Director, Program Analysis Division, GSA/FAS Office of Acquisition Management

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Our next free webinar will feature Program Analysis Division Director Dana Arnold. Dana will discuss GSA Schedules and Sustainability and field your questions.  Please see below for more details.
 
To register for the event (attendees looking to get 1 CLP credit must register), visit: http://interact.gsa.gov/gsa-event/webinar-gsa-schedules-and-sustainability

An interim rule on Sustainable Acquisition implementing EO 13514 was released on 5/31/11. The rule is posted at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-05-31/html/2011-12851.htm.

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Thank you to all who attended GSA's Helping Gov Go Green to make it a great success!