Section 508 Compliance

After reviewing the VPAT reports submitted by Dell, IBM, and NCST, a determination was made that they are complete and have addressed all of the necessary 508 standards. Bureaus and the Department can reference this determination and subsequently eliminate the 508 checklist from the procurement package.

Greening Requirements

Greening ensures compliance with:

• Energy Policy Act 2005
• Energy Independence and Security Act
• EO 13423 Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management

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Vendors are required to provide equipment that is Energy Star 4.0 compliant.

The equipment must be ABLE to be Energy Star 4.0 compliant so that Interior has the option to be Energy Star 4.0 compliant where appropriate. Vendors are allowed to install images that are NOT Energy Star 4.0 compliant upon request. Imaging decisions are at Interior's/Bureau's discretion.

Interior guidance and policy regarding Energy Star 4.0 and images will be developed by the Electronics Stewardship Task Force in partnership with the CTOC. The ESTF would like to thank FWS for their leadership reviewing the impact of Energy Star 4.0 compliance on their bureau-wide image.

NOTE: If there are other issues that may make a computer noncompliant with Energy Star 4.0 other than images (e.g. purchasing an optional component that consumes more power, or a special power cord is necessary, etc.) please us know and we can work through the issues together.

Buy America Act

Restricts the purchase of supplies that are not domestic end products. The HAT ensures that products sourced under contract are compliant with the Buy America Act requirements.

Buy American Act (BAA - 41 U.S.C. § 10a–10d), Federal Environmental Executive Order 13423.

FISMA

Strategic Sourcing Initiative

Five supplies and services mandated by OMB that agencies develop strategic sourcing programs.

• IT Hardware/Software
• Cellphones
• Telecommunications
• Office Supplies
• Copiers
• Imaging equipment

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/procurement/comp_src/implementing_strategic_sourcing.pdf

Trade Act Agreement

Free trade agreements that restrict us from buying from countries that don't meet certain criteria. The HAT ensures that products sourced under contract are compliant with the Trade Act requirements.

President's Management Agenda

Meets item 2 - Competitive Sourcing requirement (page 17)

EGovernment Act of 2002