23.502
Solicitation provision
Include the GHG emissions disclosure provision (52.223-22) in solicitations only when the SAM registration provision (52.204-7) is present.
Overview
FAR 23.502 mandates that the solicitation provision at 52.223-22, which concerns the public disclosure of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduction goals, must be included in solicitations only when the System for Award Management (SAM) provision at 52.204-7 is also present. This linkage ensures that contractors are prompted to disclose their GHG emissions and any reduction goals as part of their representations and certifications, but only when they are required to register in SAM. The reference to 52.204-8 highlights the connection to annual representations and certifications, streamlining compliance and reporting for contractors.
Key Rules
- Inclusion of 52.223-22 Provision
- The GHG disclosure provision is only required if the solicitation includes 52.204-7 (SAM registration).
- Coordination with Representations and Certifications
- The requirement ties into the broader framework of annual representations and certifications under 52.204-8.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Must ensure 52.223-22 is included in solicitations when 52.204-7 is present.
- Contractors: Must be prepared to disclose GHG emissions and reduction goals if required by the solicitation.
- Agencies: Oversee compliance with provision inclusion and reporting requirements.
Practical Implications
- This section ensures that only contractors required to register in SAM are subject to GHG disclosure requirements, reducing unnecessary burden on others.
- Contractors should monitor solicitation provisions to determine if GHG disclosures are required.
- Omitting the provision when not required can prevent unnecessary compliance steps and streamline the solicitation process.