The BioPreferredSM Federal Procurement Preference Program

Objectives

After completing this training, you will be able to:

• Define biobased and BioPreferred.• Give three reasons why the program is so important.• Cite important legislative and executive mandates for

BioPreferred.• Explain the designation process for biobased product

groupings.

Objectives• List three places to locate biobased products for

purchase.• Access the BioPreferred Catalog.• Access model procurement language for

BioPreferred.• List three categories of BioPreferred products in

which you have purchasing requirements.• Discuss your responsibilities related to biobased

products and how you will execute those responsibilities.

What are biobased products? Commercial or industrial products (other than food or

feed) that are composed in whole, or in significant part, of biological products, renewable agricultural materials (including plant, animal, and marine materials), or forestry materials.

What are biobased products?• Biobased products are made from renewable

agricultural materials • Biobased products often replace petroleum-based

products in many areas including automobiles, construction materials, cleaning chemicals, and clothing.

What are biobased products? Many biobased products

are being made for the function and comfort in the interior of businesses and homes– carpet backing, – padding for furniture,– printing ink, – insulating foams, – molded appliance cases

for refrigerators and freezers.

What is BioPreferredSM?

• BioPreferredSM is the name of the procurement preference program designed to increase the purchase and use of biobased products by Federal agencies.

The 2002 Farm Bill charges the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with managing the BioPreferredSM Program.

What is BioPreferredSM? USDA is tasked with designating groupings of

biobased products that require a BioPreferredSM federal procurement preference.

Why Purchase BioPreferred? The BioPreferred Program

aims to increase the purchase and use of renewable, environmentally friendly biobased products while providing green jobs and new markets for farmers, manufacturers, and vendors.

Why Purchase BioPreferred?

The BioPreferred program offers three major benefits: – Climate Change Impact

Reduction;– Energy/Environmental

Security; and– Economic Development.

Climate Change Impact Reduction

Qualifying biobased products reduce the introduction of new fossil carbon into the atmosphere.

Economic Development

Biobased products create jobs by increasing demand for agricultural and forestry materials and by increasing new product development, manufacturing and ultimately sales.

Energy/Environmental Security

Biobased products replace petroleum products helping to increase U.S. energy and environmental security and independence. Many biobased products are sustainable, renewable and compostable.

Why Purchase Biobased Products?The purchase of BioPreferred products by

federal agencies is required by law and Executive Orders

Legislative Basis of BioPreferred Program

• Section 9002 of Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill) require each Federal agency to establish an affirmative procurement program for qualifying BioPreferred products

Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill)

For biobased products:

– Establishes process for determining eligibility criteria for intermediate ingredients and feedstocks for Federal agency procurement.

– Permits labeling of intermediate ingredients, feedstocks, and complex products

Executive Orders 13423 and 13514

Requires Agencies in acquisitions of goods and services, to use sustainable environmental practices, including purchase preference for biobased products.

Executive Order 13514

• Signed by President October 2009

• Requires that 95% of all new contracts, including contract modifications, for products and services specify biobased products.

Federal Acquisition Regulation

Final rule published 11/7/2007:– Part 23: Agencies must

consider biobased products in acquisition planning and solicitations

– Part 52: Agencies must include biobased in new solicitation provisions and contract clauses

BioPreferredSM Designation Process

The federal procurement preference process begins with the designation by USDA of groups of biobased products that meet specified criteria.

BioPreferredSM Designation USDA initiates the designation process by gathering

product data to determine biobased content, technical characteristics, public health, and environmental data for a grouping of products.

BioPreferredSM Designation Process

The BioPreferred designation process information is reviewed and presented through the Federal Register for public comment before final designation is made.

BioPreferredSM Designation Process

Once a product grouping has been designated, any commercially available product that meets the minimum biobased content standards within that grouping becomes eligible for procurement preference by the Federal Government.

BioPreferred Product Examples

Examples of designated BioPreferredSM items include;

• floor coverings• paints and coatings• cutlery• cleaners• lubricants

The BioPreferred Designation Process

USDA will continue to designate product groupings for procurement preference.

A complete list and detailed description of

each BioPreferredSM designated item, and items for future designation, can be found at the USDA BioPreferredSM Web page www.usda.gov/biopreferred

BioPreferred Catalog

BioPreferred Catalog

Offers the ability to search for product by name or subject area.

www.usda.gov/biopreferred

Other Catalogs with Biobased Products

U.S. General Services Administration GSA Advantage! ®:– www.gsaadvantage.gov

Department of Defense – DoD Electronic Mall (EMALL):– www.dlis.dla.mil/emall.asp

BioPreferred in Construction Product Category Min.

Content Product Category Min. Content

Carpets 7% Hydraulic Fluids Chain and Cable Lubricants 77% Mobile Equipment 44% Composite Panels Stationary Equipment 44%

Acoustical 37% Industrial Cleaners 41% Interior 55% Metalworking Fluids Plastic Lumber 23% General Purpose 57% Structural Interior 89% High Performance 40% Structural Wall 94% Parts Washing Solution 65%

Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids

87% Plastic Insulating Foam 7%

Forming Lubricants 68% Roof Coatings 20% Fluid-filled Transformers Water Tank Coatings 59%

Synthetic Ester-based 66% Wood and Concrete Sealers Vegetable Oil-based 95% Membrane Concrete

Sealers 11%

Penetrating Liquids 79%

BioPreferred in Food Service

Product Category Min.

Content Disposable Containers 72% Disposal Cutlery 48% Food Cleaners 53%

BioPreferred in Operations and Maintenance

Product Category Min. Content Product Category Min.

Content 2-Cycle Engine Oils 34% Greases Corrosion Preventatives 53% Food Grade 42% Diesel Fuel Additives 90% Multipurpose 72% Dust Suppresants 85% Other 75% Fertilizers 71% Rail Truck 30% Gear Lubricants 58% Track 77% General Purpose Deicers 93% Penetrating Lubricants 68%

Sorbents 89%

BioPreferred – Miscellaneous Groupings

Product Category Min.

Content Bedding, Bed Linens, and Towels

12%

Firearm Lubricants 49% Hand Cleaners 64% Hand Sanitizers 73% Lip Care Products 82%

BioPreferred Designation Process is Ongoing - Round 6 Example

Category Item Min.

Content Construction and Industrial

Expanded Polystyrene Foam Recycling Products

90%

Food Service Disposable Tableware 72% Operations and Maintenance

Heat Transfer Fluids 89% Ink Removers and Cleaners 79% Mulch and Compost Cleaners 95% Multipurpose Lubricants 88% Turbine Drip Oils 87%

Miscellaneous Topical Pain relief Products 91%

Your Responsibilities with BioPreferred

• Federal Agency and federal contractor personnel are required to purchase BioPreferred products

• Tool and Resources are available to you on the BioPreferred website– Training– Catalog– Model Procurement language

Model Procurement Langugae

USDA has created several useful procurement tools, such as USDA’s model BioPreferredSM Affirmative Procurement Plan and sample contracting language.

Sample Procurement LanguageProvides contracting language

for:• Section C "Statement of

Work," • Section L "Instructions to

Offerors“ • Section M "Evaluation

Factors for Award"

Sample Procurement Language

Sample Biobased Contract Language provided for:• Custodial Services • Food Services/Cafeteria • Grounds Maintenance • Minor Construction • Operations and Maintenance • Vehicle Maintenance

Current Topics in BioPreferred BioPreferred Label

USDA is establishing a voluntary labeling program that will also make it easier for federal and contractor personnel, technical personnel, and the general consumer to identify qualified BioPreferredSM products.

Labeling Program• Voluntary labeling program allows use of

BioPreferred logo to identify qualifying biobased products

• Label will apply to productand/or packaging

• Proposed rule published July 2009

• Review and commentperiod and market research completed

• Final rule under preparation

Purpose of Label

• Expand product use• Increase availability of

information to consumer• Help manufacturers market

biobased products• Unbiased source and indicator

of biobased content

Current Topics in BioPreferred Intermediates and Feedstocks

Simplified Manufacturing Process Flow

Starch Dextrose Lactic Acid

Bioplastic Polymer

Finished Product

What should USDA designate?

This is the major intermediate sold in commerce

Current Issues in BioPreferred -Designating Complex Products

• Complex assembly products are those with multiple components (ex: automobiles, office furniture, mattresses)

Complex Products: Automobile

Bio-Based Resins

Soy-Based FoamsBio-Fillers in

Plastics

Natural Fiber Reinforced

Plastics

Sustainable Fabrics

You and BioPreferred

• It’s not optional. It is required by law and by Executive Order!

• It offers many benefits to our Nation!

• Make it happen!• Use the resources available to

you.– www.biopreferred.gov