Sustainable acquisition, also known as green procurement, refers to a collection of specific legal requirements applicable to federal agencies. Agencies are directed to give procurement preference to certain environmentally preferable products and services that have a positive or less negative impact on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose.
Advantages of sustainable acquisition can include:
- Improved health and safety
- Reduced liability
- Conservation of natural resources
- Cost, labor, and operational savings
- Improved efficiency
- Increased durability and service life
Sustainable Acquisition Resources
Federal Green Procurement Compilation
JBLM Environmental SharePoint (CAC access)✪
EPA Sustainable Marketplace
DoD Sustainable Procurement Program
DoD Electronics Stewardship Implementation Plan
Federal Fleet Management
JBLM Sustainable Acquisition Trifold
JBLM Guide to Sustainable Acquisition for Construction is found in the Public Works Design Standards.
Unified Facilities Criteria 1-200-02 (High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements)
Army Sustainable Design and Development Policy