Information Specific
to United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

NASA SEWP – Guides and Tools

SEWP V Contract Guide
NASA’s fifth iteration of the GWAC provides latest IT and communications products and services to agencies government-wide
Published by Federal News and BAH FED Corp

Scope: What You Can Buy Through SEWP
Categories	Examples of In-Scope Products and Services
IT and networking	Computer Hardware Network appliances: routers, modems and voice over IP Storage Security
Software and cloud	Software Virtualization and cloud computing Everything as a service
Mobility and communications	Telecommunication devices and services
Supporting technology	Scanners, printers, copiers and shredders Associated supplies and accessories Sensors Health IT
Audio visual and conferencing	A/V equipment and accessories TVs, display monitors, projectors and screens
Services	Maintenance and warranty Site planning, installation and cabling Product-based training Product-based engineering services

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Executive Orders

Executive Orders
Executive Orders issued since 1994 are available as a single bulk download and as a bulk download by President, or you can browse by President and year from the list.
Issued: 1994>

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Federal Register

Federal Register Search Page Home

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Dept of Energy (DOE)

Federal Laws and Requirements
FEMP
The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) provides information about laws and requirements for Federal Agencies. To find energy management requirements, choose a topic or review the Guiding Principles.

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Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change

Federal Progress, Plans, and Performance
Federal Progress, Plans, and Performance | Office of the Federal Chief Sustainability Officer

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Sustainable Management of Electronics | US EPA

Introduction to Ecolabels and Standards for Greener Products
https://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/introduction-ecolabels-and-standards-greener-products
https://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/consumer-information-greener-products-and-services

Purchase/lease Energy Star certified equipment
Energy Star

How to Purchase/Lease EPEAT Registered Equipment

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Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

FAR Subpart 23.7 - Contracting for Environmentally Preferable Products and Services
FAR FAC Number: 2022-06
26 May 2022 (updated)

EPEAT Imaging Equipment
52.223-13 Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment
FAR FAC Number: 2022-06
26 May 2022 (updated)

EPEAT Televisions
52.223-14 Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions
FAR FAC Number: 2022-06
26 May 2022 (updated)

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Global Electronics Council (GEC) - Sustainability, Energy and Climate Change

EPEAT Climate+™ Trailblazers
How Products Achieve EPEAT Climate+™
Products that have attained the EPEAT Climate+ designation as part of their EPEAT registration have been independently verified against EPEAT’s science-based criteria on climate change mitigation. This is in addition to proving they meet existing EPEAT criteria on circularity, reductions of chemicals of concern, and corporate ESG performance.
Oct 2023
Updated EPEAT Criteria | Global Electronics Council

Updated EPEAT® Criteria
GEC is pursuing a multi-year initiative to revise its EPEAT Program criteria to align with priority sustainability impacts of electronic products and their supply chains. EPEAT Climate Criteria are the first of five sets of Updated Criteria that EPEAT will launch over the next few years.

Consolidated References - Historical

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GSA

Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
Government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. FedRAMP empowers agencies to use modern cloud technologies, with emphasis on security and protection of federal information, and helps accelerate the adoption of secure, cloud solutions.

GSA, Green Procurement Compilation
Search tool for green compliancy
Updated: Semi-annually

GSA, Sustainable Search Tool
Your link to simpler environmentally responsible purchasing
Updated: Semi-annually

Product and Service Code Manual and Codes
IT PSC Codes

IT PSC Codes - NEW
Crosswalk for old vs. new
November 1, 2020

PSC Manual

PSC EPEAT Edition drill down matrix
Updated: June 2021

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House Oversight and Reform Committee - FITARA Scorecard

House Oversight and Reform Committee
11th Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) Scorecard - GSA EIS Transition Update
Updated: Oct 2020

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Office of Federal Sustainability - OMB Scorecard

Office of Federal Sustainability
Federal Agency Progress Data and OMB Scorecards
The Department of Veterans Affairs' FY19 OMB Scorecard, 2020 Sustainability Report and Implementation Plan, and historical performance toward energy and sustainability goals.
Performance Data

Federal Sustainability Plan
Dec 2021

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Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Management and Oversight of Federal Information Technology - M-15-14
Effective: June 10 2015

Security Authorization of Information Systems in Cloud Computing Environments
FedRAMP Policy Memo
Issued: Dec 8 2011

Software Licensing Memo to Heads of Department and Agencies (archives.gov)/a>

M-16-02, Category Management Policy 15-1: Improving the Acquisition and Management of Common Information Technology
Laptops and Desktops (archives.gov)

Category Management Policy 16-3: Improving the Acquisition and Management of Common Information Technology: Mobile Devices and Services
Issued: August 4, 2016

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Policy, Regulations, Implementations

Implementation of the Veterans First Contracting Program as a Result of the U.S. Supreme Court Decision
Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States (Kingdomware)
Effective: July 25, 2016

Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL)
Acquisition Policy Flash! Index
Updated: monthly

Procurement Policy Memorandums
The Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) is the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) method of communicating procedural guidance and policy prescriptions to the acquisition workforce. PPMs replace the Information Letters (ILs), Policy Letters, and other documents the VA used in the past to disseminate this information.
Updates: semi-annual

VA Publications
Updated: monthly

Dept. of VA, FY21, OMB Scorecard for Federal Sustainability

Department of Veterans Affairs, Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) Acquisition Compliance (VIEWS #0156133)
Effective: December 2, 2019

National Acquisition Center (NAC) Contract Catalog Search Tool (CCST)
Nation-wide healthcare-related contract vehicles, open to VA and other Government Agencies
Updated: daily

Federal Register
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-10-18/pdf/2022-21541.pdf
48 CFR Parts 802, 807, 808, 810, 813, 819, 832, 852 and 853
RIN 2900-AR06
VA Acquisition Regulation: Acquisition Planning; Required Sources of Supplies and Services; Market Research; and Small Business Programs
ACTION: Final rule.

The VA issued a final rule amending several areas of its Acquisition Regulation (VAAR).

As part of the department's ongoing effort to better align the VAAR with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and migrate internal policy topics into its Acquisition Manual (VAAM), the final rule updates coverage concerning acquisition planning, required sources of supplies and services, market research, and small business programs, and adds a definition for the “rule of two” determination process.

Except for one non-substantive technical revision, a proposed rule published on March 9, 2022 is adopted as final effective November 17, 2022.

VA Acquisition Lifecycle Framework Assistant (ALF-A) Tool on the AKP
ALF-A Tool Link: ALF-A Tool (sharepoint.com)
ALF-A User Guide Link: ALF-A User Guide (sharepoint.com)
ALF-A Landing Page dedicated to browsing the FAR, VAAR, and VAAM subchapter, part, and subpart content.

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Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)

48 CFR § 19.1405 - Service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside procedures. | CFR | US Law | LII / Legal Information VInstitute (cornell.edu)

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System for Award Management (SAM)

System for Award Management (SAM)

FAPIIS has moved to SAM.gov.

Entity Information https://sam.gov/content/entity-information

The unique entity identifier used across the federal government changed from the DUNS Number to the Unique Entity ID (generated by SAM.gov).

Existing registered entities can find their Unique Entity ID by following the steps here.
New entities can get their Unique Entity ID at SAM.gov and, if required, complete an entity registration.

NAICS & SIC Identification Tools | NAICS Association

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US Court of Federal Claims (COFC)

Determination, Agency Must Consider Rule of Two Before Using Multiple-Award IDIQ Contract Vehicle
18 Jan 2021
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/48/19.502-2
Summary Details

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VA Federal Supply Schedule Service

VA Federal Supply Schedule Service

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VHA - Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) - Energy/Sustainability

Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Program
Is responsible for the management of Veteran Health Administration's (VHA's) environmental programs, including environmental management systems, environmental compliance, and environmental engineering and technology. GEMS program responsibilities include hazardous and toxic wastes and materials; drinking water; water, air and land pollution; pollution prevention; environmental releases; storage tanks; and affirmative/green procurement. The GEMS program is a systematic approach for the identification and management of VHA's environmental obligations, and provides a framework for VHA to identify, evaluate, correct, and manage aspects of its operation that have an impact on the environment in an integrated manner.

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How to Access SEWP Training

SEWP provides convenient and cost-free training either on-site at your agency or via WebEx. SEWP encourages all users to receive training prior to placing orders in order to: