Federal Acquisition Service U.S. General Services Administration DISPOSAL OF COMPUTERS, ELECTRONICS...

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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


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.


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


Internal Reuse – Saving Taxpayer $$

Can the equipment

be used by

someone else in

your office or

within your

Agency?


Disposal Process

Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act

Computers for Learning Program

Report to GSA for Normal Disposal Process, or

Abandonment/Destruction


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.


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.


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 . . . .


Should You Sell Computers/Electronics?

Market considerations/ROI

Condition of property

Volume and storage

Type of computers


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???


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.


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


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


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


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


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


Environmental Services Schedule 899

Inventory Reuse Inventory transfer Waste collection Destruction Disposal


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


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


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)


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


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?


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 &


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


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


Thank You!!!

QUESTIONS?

Thank You!!!

QUESTIONS?Mark Brantley

404-331-0972

[email protected]

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