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USDA BioPreferredSMProgramThe USDA biobased product procurement program for the Federal government USDA BioPreferredSM Program Product Lists OverviewAn overview of the types of products covered by the USDA BioPreferredSM Program USDA BioPreferredSM Program Company Registation and Product SubmissionThe USDA process for collecting biobased product information. This information aids in the creation of designations for the procurement of biobased products by the federal government. Products may only be listed in the BiopreferredSM catalog when their designations are finalized. Federal Business OpportunitiesA discussion of the business opportunities created by the USDA BioPreferredSM Program Partner OrganizationsThe organizations that make the Northwest Ohio Green Products Program possible.Tools & References...
Ohio Green Product Company LocatorLocate Ohio green product companies by product type or by county. USDA BiopreferredSM Program Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal ProcurementAn overview of the USDA BioPreferredSM Program guidelines for classifying biobased products and Federal procurement of such products. USDA BioPreferredSM CatalogThis catalog is the official USDA BioPreferredSMProgram list of products designated for preferred procurement status. Currently this consists of products that fit into items from Rounds 1 through 4. The number of products in this catalog will increase as more items gain preferred procurement status. Forms & RegistrationLinks to business and Federal Government organizations important to the UDSA BioPreferredSM Program procurement process. Green Products Contact InformationHow to contact Northwest Ohio Green Products representatives.
USDA BiopreferredSM Program
Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement
The USDA BioPreferredSM Program guidelines for classifying and procuring biobased products is governed by federal regulations. These regulations are outlined in 7 CFR 2902 with amendments as published in the Federal Register.
The regulations are divided into two parts. Subpart A - General describes the overall process for designating biobased products and governs the Federal procurement of biobased products. Subpart B - Designated Items lists the approved biobased product categories and the specific federal requirements for biobased content and Federal procurement for products within a category.
To view the Subpart A requirements, please click on the appropriate link below. These links will connect you to the federal regulation.
7 CFR 2902.1 - Purpose & Scope
7 CFR 2902.3 - Applicability to Federal Procuresments
7 CFR 2902.4 - Procurement Programs
7 CFR 2902.5 - Item Designation
7 CFR 2902.6 - Providing Product Information to Federal Agencies
7 CFR 2902.7 - Determining Biobased Content
7 CFR 2902.8 - Determining Lifecycle Costs, Environmental and Health Benefits,and Performance
7 CFR 2902.9 - Funding for Testing
The Northwest Ohio Green Products Center also provides a synopsis of each approved product category. Each category is broken down by governing federal regulation, product definition, carbon content, exempt product applications, EPA regulatory overlap, Federal agency compliance dates, and applicable notes. To view a product category synopsis, please click on the appropriate category listed in the right-hand menu on this page.
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Click on the desired product category to view its specifications.