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The Procurement Co-Pilot is a new, government-wide market and price research tool designed for acquisition professionals in the federal government to streamline the
EPA will continue to coordinate across the federal government to increase access to information and resources on sustainable acquisition and assist with incorporating sustainability requirements and specifications into federal purchasing practices and contracts.
Comment: One respondent suggested that the Government enact standards for the procurement of sustainable products and services and transition away from voluntary guidelines. The respondent asserted that, under a circular economy, sustainable purchasing must become the default and not just a suggestion.
Transforming public procurement practices can play a key role in achieving a greener and more sustainable future in multiples ways by: Incorporating environmental and social sustainability criteria into procurement processes, including energy efficiency, carbon footprint, fair labor practices, and local sourcing.
Agencies must identify in their solicitations and contracts the sustainable products and services that are applicable to the acquisition, including those that are covered by the EPA Recommendations for Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels. EPA currently recommends EPEAT® for electronic products.
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