Additional Supply Chain Resources

Congressional Research Service, Green Procurement: Overview and Issues for Congress (2010) - This report notes that there are three policy options for improving sustainable supply chains in the federal government:  choosing “green” contractors (focusing on qualification - responsibility); and, non-mandatory and mandatory assessment criteria. 

Department of Defense Green Procurement Strategy: Promoting environmental stewardship throughout the Department of Defense (2004)- This document formally establishes the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Green Procurement Program (GPP) and provides an agency-wide strategy for implementing an effective program

Green Procurement Compilation (GPC)- This GSA-sponsored website is a comprehensive green purchasing resource designed for federal contracting personnel and program managers. It contains a full list of products and services which address federal environmentally sustainable procurement requirements.

General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Part 523- GSA’s acquisition manual implements FAR Subpart 23 for Environment, Energy and Water Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Occupational Safety, and Drug-Free Workplace