JPR 8550.1 - Nasa

JSC Environmental Compliance
Procedural Requirements
JPR No.
8550.1A XXXX.X
Effective Date:
Johnson Space Center • Environmental Compliance Program
Expiration Date:
Expiration Date:
Page Number
3/25/2011
3/25/2016
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a. A requisitioner shall identify and document at least one of the four valid justifications and
obtain a waiver prior to purchasing a designated item that does not contain the minimum
recycled or biobased content. The valid justifications are:
(1) It is not available competitively from two or more sources;
(2) It is not available at a fair price (up to10% greater than the market value is considered a fair
and reasonable price);
(3) It does not meet technical specifications; or
(4) It is not available within a reasonable timeframe.
11.5.3 Cost as Basis of Waiver Justification
When cost is the basis of the waiver justification, the waiver shall include documented
consideration of the life cycle analysis for the use of the product, as well as the initial cost.
11.5.4 Unresolved Disputes
Unresolved disputes regarding waivers shall be referred to the Agency Environmental
Executive in accordance with NPR 8530.1, Affirmative Procurement Program and Plan for
Environmentally Preferable Products.
11.5.5 Obtaining a Waiver
To obtain a waiver to purchase a designated item without the minimum recycled or biobased
content, the actionee identified below shall:
(1) Requisitioner Complete a JSC Form (JF) 1121 ―Request for Waiver
for Designated Sustainable Acquisition Items" and
include supporting documentation that justifies a waiver.
(Proceed to 11.5.2)
(2) Requisitioner If the justification for waiver is 11.5.2.1 or 11.5.2.2, then
send the completed (JF) 1121and supporting
documentation to the procurement office (Proceed to
11.5.5.c)
(or)
If the justification for waiver is 11.5.2.3 or 11.5.2.4, then
send the completed (JF) 1121 and supporting
documentation to the EO for review and approval.
(Proceed to 11.5.5.d)
(3) Procurement Office Review and approve or disapprove the waiver requests
with justifications identified as 11.5.2.1 or 11.5.2.2.
If disapproved, return the request to the requisitioner for
re-evaluation or re-justification. Requisitioner goes back
to step 11.5.1.2
Verify correct version before use at
http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/CDMSDocs/Centers/JSC/Home.tml.
JSC Form JF2420B (MS Word August 28, 2006) (Revised May 30, 2007)