Policies & Laws

Executive Orders and Memorandums

• Executive Order 13834 - Efficient Federal Operations
• Implementing Instructions for Executive Order 13834

Legislation

• Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Section 9002)
• Agricultural Act of 2014 (Section 9002)
• Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Section 9002)
• Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Section 9002)
• Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000

Federal Acquisition Regulation

• FAR Part 23.107-2 Biobased Products
• FAR Part 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification
• FAR Part 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts
• FAR Part 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services
• Revolutionary FAR Overhaul
  • RFO Part 23 – Sustainable Acquisition, Material Safety, and Pollution Prevention
  • RFO Part 52 – Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

Regulations and Guidance

• View the product categories that have been designated for preferred federal purchasing
• Current Regulation: 7 CFR 4270 USDA Biobased Markets Program: Federal Procurement and Voluntary Labeling (eCFR, PDF)
• Legacy Regulations:  
  • 7 CFR 3201 Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement (PDF)
  • 7 CFR 3202 Voluntary Labeling Program for Biobased Products (PDF)