DoD Sustainable Procurement Program/100%VERIFIED

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True or False: The Department of Defense's Sustainable Procurement Program is entirely voluntary, and has been instituted independent of Federal mandates. - ANS - False Which one of the following i... s NOT among the stated benefits of DoD's SPP? - ANS - Greater opportunities for small business participation The "seeds" of the SPP were planted with which one of the following? - ANS - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act The Energy Policy Act of 2005 requires Federal agencies to purchase energy efficient products and requires the increased use of alternative fuels. - ANS - True EO 13693 and its Implementing Instructions mandate what percentage of applicable procurements require preference and/or purchase of environmentally sustainable products and services? - ANS - 100% Which of the following correctly identifies types of products and services under the Sustainable Procurement Program? - ANS - Both energy efficient products and recycled content products True or False: The seven most common alternative fuels are: Alcohols and alcohol blends, liquefied petroleum gas, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, bio-fuels, and coal. - ANS - False Which of the following is best described by "Provides summaries of Environmentally Preferable Purchasing projects, sample contract language, standards information, and product sources"? - ANS - Environmental Protection Agency True or False: You can procure items from other than required sources of supply from FAR Part 8 if the item meeting your requirements is not available from the source(s). - ANS - True True or False: The U.S. EPA or a State's environmental agency may conduct inspections on Federal facilities that cover sustainable procurement requirements. - ANS - True Which of the following is NOT a benefit of DoD's Sustainable Procurement Program? - ANS - Increased use of fossil fuels Which THREE of the following are correct regarding DoD's Sustainable Procurement policy? - ANS - Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines items fall into eight general product categories. Select THREE of these categories from among the following choices. - ANS - 1. Construction 2. Landscaping 3. Non-paper Office Products 4. Paper and Paper Products 5. Park and Recreation 6. Transportation 7. Vehicle 8. Miscellaneous Executive Order 13693 (signed March 2015)________. - ANS - Strengthened the environmental and energy management requirements established in E.O. 13423 and 13514 with added focus on greenhouse gas reductions and climate change impact preparation Written justification for not purchasing required recycled content or biobased products with a Government Purchase Card (select THREE that apply): - ANS - 1. Is not required but is recommended 2. May be required within particular organizations 3. May be based on price, performance, or product availability The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires federal agencies to purchase ENERGY STAR or FEMP-designated products, and requires that agencies ensure GHG emissions from alternative fuels are no more than emissions associated with equivalent conventional fuels. - ANS - True [Show More]

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