Environmental Considerations in Federal Procurement (Environmental Science, Engineering & Technology Series)

Coupled with increasing concerns about the environment, the magnitude of federal spending on contracts has prompted numerous questions from Members of Congress and the public about the role of environmental considerations in federal procurement. The federal procurement system is designed to deliver on a timely basis the best value product or service to the customer, while maintaining the public's trust and fulfilling public policy objectives. This book provides an overview of environmental consideration in federal procurement issues.