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3. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.
3.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or
environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided
that the material meets or exceeds the operational and maintenance requirements, and promotes
economically advantageous life cycle costs. The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use
recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with 23.403 of the Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR). However, used, rebuilt, or refurbished items shall not be
provided.
3.2 Green Procurement Program. Green Procurement Program (GPP) is a mandatory federal
acquisition program that focuses on the purchase and use of environmentally preferable products
and services. GPP requirements apply to all acquisitions using appropriated funds, including
services and new requirements. FAR 23.404(b) applies and states the GPP requires 100% of EPA
designated product purchase that are included in the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines list
that contains recovered materials, unless the item cannot be acquired: a) competitively within a
reasonable timeframe; b) meet appropriate performance standards, or c) at a reasonable price.
The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors comply with this
requirement.
4. PRODUCT CONFORMANCE PROVISIONS.
4.1 Classification of inspections. The inspection requirements specified herein are classified as
follows:
a. First production inspection (see 4.2).
b. Conformance inspection (see 4.3).
4.2 First production inspection. The first production tanker shall be subjected to the examinations
and tests described in 4.6.3.1 through 4.6.3.6. The contractor shall provide or arrange for all test
equipment and facilities.
4.3 Conformance inspection. Each production vehicle shall be subjected to the examinations and
tests described in 4.6.3.1, 4.6.3.2.1 through 4.6.3.2.4, 4.6.3.3, 4.6.3.5, and 4.6.3.6.
4.4 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this
CID, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance
practices, and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial marketplace. The
Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.
4.5 Commercial item requirement. The vehicle furnished shall comply with the "commercial
item" definition of FAR 2.101 as of the date of award. The Government reserves the right to
require the manufacturer to prove that their product complies with the referenced commerciality
requirements and each salient characteristic of this CID. The manufacturer shall provide an
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