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Federal Acquisition Service
U.S. General Services AdministrationU.S. General Services Administration
DISPOSAL OF COMPUTERS, ELECTRONICS AND SPECIAL ITEMSDISPOSAL OF COMPUTERS, ELECTRONICS AND SPECIAL ITEMS
Mark BrantleyGeneral Services Administration
GSA EXPO 2009
Mark BrantleyGeneral Services Administration
GSA EXPO 2009
Federal Acquisition Service
The Government disposes of approximately 10,000 computers every week.
Twenty million tons of electronic waste is thrown away each year.
CPUs Laptops Docking Stations Handheld computers
(Palms, Blackberrys, etc)
Fax Machines Audio Visual Equipment Cell Phones Test Equipment
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Executive Order 13423Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management
Section 2. Goals for Agencies.
(h) (iv) – Uses environmentally sound practices with respect to disposition of agency electronic equipment that has reached the end of its useful life.
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First Priority - Protect Information
Some agencies physically destroy hard drives to secure them
Others have hard drives wiped clean
Always remove all external storage media
Clear/delete numbers and address book information
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Internal Reuse – Saving Taxpayer $$
Can the equipment
be used by
someone else in
your office or
within your
Agency?
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Disposal Process
Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act
Computers for Learning Program
Report to GSA for Normal Disposal Process, or
Abandonment/Destruction
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Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act
15 USC 3710(i) Research equipment
… the head of any Federal agency or department, may loan, lease, or give research equipment that is excess to the needs of the laboratory, agency, or department to an educational institution or nonprofit organization for the conduct of technical and scientific education and research activities. Title of ownership shall transfer with a gift under this section.
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Computers for Learning
Executive Order 12999 Exec Order streamlines the transfer of excess
and surplus Federal Computer
equipment to the Nation’s
classrooms for the purpose
of making modern computer
technology an integral part
of every classroom.
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Normal Disposal Process
Screen/Offer Property to other Federal Agencies
Screen/Offer Property to State Agencies for Surplus Property – Donation Program
Property May be Sold . . . .
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Should You Sell Computers/Electronics?
Market considerations/ROI
Condition of property
Volume and storage
Type of computers
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Or. . . Abandonment/Destruction
Owning Agency can make determination to abandon/destroy
Determination can be made at any time during disposal
Must follow rules in FMR 102-36.305 – 330
How To Decide???
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Abandonment and Destruction
The property has no commercial value, or The continued cost of care and handling would exceed
estimated proceeds from sale and handling
BUT, remember Executive Order 13423…..
Section 2. Goals for Agencies.
(h) (iv) – Uses environmentally sound practices with respect to disposition of agency electronic equipment that has reached the end of its useful life.
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Restriction on Abandonment/Destruction
You must not abandon or destroy property in a manner which is detrimental or dangerous to public health or safety.
FMR 102-36.315
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A & D Options…
FMR 102-36.320 - Agencies may donate to a public body in lieu of abandonment
UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries) is a public body and has a computer/electronics recycling program
Information on locations and contact:
www.unicor.gov
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These Transactions with UNICOR are Donations in Lieu of Abandonment
Computers and electronics are de-manufactured and recycled
No Landfill Policy
These transactions are donations in lieu of abandonment, NOT Federal transfers
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A & D Options…
EPA Government-wide READ Contract
Recycling Electronics and Asset Disposition Services
Eight Government Wide Acquisition Contracts to Small Businesses
http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/admin_placement/0300115/fact.htm
Recycling Electronics and Asset Disposition Services
Eight Government Wide Acquisition Contracts to Small Businesses
http://www.epa.gov/oamhpod1/admin_placement/0300115/fact.htm
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A & D Options . . .
www.gsa.gov/environmentalservices
899-1: Environmental Planning Services & Documentation 899-2: Environmental Compliance Services 899-3: Environmental Occupational Training Services 899-4: Waste Management Services 899-5: Reclamation, Recycling and Disposal Services 899-6: Environmental Advisory Services 899-7: Geographic Information Services 899-8: Remediation Services
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Environmental Services Schedule 899
Inventory Reuse Inventory transfer Waste collection Destruction Disposal
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Types of Waste Management/Recycling
Electronic equipment Confiscated materials Excess and surplus inventory Chemicals, solids, biological matter Management, oversight of hazardous material disposal
operations Waste minimization/pollution prevention initiatives
Batteries Cathode Ray Tubes
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Contractor Documentation Compliant with environmental laws/regulations Data security process for hard drive destruction Process flow identifying ownership of all parts
(transfer of CERCLA liability) Process through final disposition of ALL materials Methods used for tracking to final destination Warehousing Identifying subcontractors involved
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Evaluation Criteria for Awards
Technical (professional qualifications/corporate experience) Financially sound and responsible (IAW FAR 9.1) Established business (2-year minimum) Past performance (Open Ratings report) Required documentation Competitive pricing (= or < MFC)
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89 Schedule 899-5 Contractors 43 Large Business 46 Small Business 9 Woman Owned Business 6 Veteran Owned Small Business 2 Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business 10 SBA Certified Small Disadvantaged Business 11 SBA Certified (8a) Firm 5 SBA Certified HUBZone Firm
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It’s Easier Than You Think Streamlined procurement process Saves time & administrative costs Flexible (can add agency-specific clauses) Quick access to experienced contractors Compliant with applicable regulations/policies Pricing determined fair and reasonable Helpful e-tools (GSA Advantage!®/e-Buy)
It’s not easy
being green
or is it?
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Helping Agencies Help the Environment
Environmental Services Schedule 899
Carolyn DiCugno - 253.931.7042 [email protected]
General Schedule Questions
1-800-241-RAIN (7246)
R U Ready?Get Set &
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Review…
Disposal of Computers, Electronics and Special Items Protect Information Internal Reuse Stevenson-Wydler Act Computers for Learning Report to GSA for Normal Disposal Process Abandonment/Destruction Options
– Unicor– EPA READ Contract– GSA Environmental Services Schedule 899
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Are you having difficulty remembering all of this???Are you having difficulty remembering all of this???
Bring your questions to GSA…..
We can help you solve
all your disposal issues……
www.gsa.gov
Bring your questions to GSA…..
We can help you solve
all your disposal issues……
www.gsa.gov
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Thank You!!!
QUESTIONS?
Thank You!!!
QUESTIONS?Mark Brantley
404-331-0972