FAR 52.223-16 - IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products

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Prescribed in 23.705(b)(1)

Effective Date:1 December 2007
Clause or Provision:Clause
Provision or Clause Number: 52.223-16 - IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products
Principle Type And/Or Purpose of Contract:
Required:
Applicable:Time and Materials/Labor Hour; Fixed Price, Supply; Cost Reimbursement, Supply; Communication Services; Leasing of Motor Vehicles; Time & Material/Labor Hour; Cost Reimbursement, Service; Fixed Price, Service; Cost Reimbursement, R&D; Fixed Price, R&D; Indefinite Delivery; Simplified Acquisition Procedures (Excludes Micro-Purchase); Commercial Items
Optional:Utility Services; Facilities; Dismantling, Demolition or Removal of Improvements; Fixed Price, Construction; Cost Reimbursement, Construction
Subject:Envirnomental
ProcurementType:
Contract Threshold:
Prescription Overview:

Prescription

(b) (1) Unless an exception applies in accordance with 23.704(a), insert the clause at 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products, in all solicitations and contracts when personal computer products will be—

(i) Delivered;
(ii) Acquired by the contractor for use in performing services at a Federally controlled facility; or
(iii) Furnished by the contractor for use by the Government.

(2) Agencies may use the clause with its Alternate I when there are sufficient EPEAT® silver- or gold-registered products available to meet agency needs.

Clause Overview:

Clause

(a) Definitions

As used in this clause—

“Computer monitor” means a video display unit used with a computer.

“Desktop computer” means a computer designed for use on a desk or table.

“Notebook computer” means a portable-style or laptop-style computer system.

“Personal computer product” means a notebook computer, a desktop computer, or a computer monitor, and any peripheral equipment that is integral to the operation of such items. For example, the desktop computer together with the keyboard, the mouse, and the power cord would be a personal computer product. Printers, copiers, and fax machines are not included in peripheral equipment, as used in this definition.


Personal Computer Products

(b) Under this contract, the Contractor shall deliver, furnish for Government use, or furnish for contractor use at a Government-owned facility, only personal computer products that at the time of submission of proposals were EPEAT Bronze registered or higher. Bronze is the first level discussed in clause 1.4 of the IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products.


Additional Information

(c) For information about the standard, see www.epeat.net.

Alternates

Alternate I (Dec 2007). As prescribed in 23.705(b)(2), substitute the following paragraph (b) for paragraph (b) of the basic clause:

(b) Under this contract, the Contractor shall deliver, furnish for Government use, or furnish for contractor use at a Government-owned facility, only personal computer products that at the time of submission of proposals were EPEAT Silver registered or higher. Silver is the second level discussed in clause 1.4 of the IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products.

Important Notes/Requirements:
Subcontract Threshold:
Incorporated by Reference:Yes
Uniform Contract Format:I
Editor:Marshall

Personal notes.

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