U. S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) Virtual Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Industry Exchange

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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) is hosting a virtual Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Industry Exchange on March 21, 2024. This special notice provides details on the upcoming event, which is open to the public.

The purpose of the virtual industry exchange is to provide an overview of the IRA, facilitate discussions on low-embodied carbon asphalt and concrete, environmental product declarations (EPDs), and preview upcoming IRA-related contract opportunities. All interested participants must register by March 21, 2024 to receive the webinar login credentials. The event will cover key IRA initiatives, highlight sustainable material requirements, and offer a regional forecast of future PBS contract opportunities funded by the IRA, with a focus on asphalt, concrete, and EPDs. The GSA is seeking industry feedback on its IRA implementation efforts.

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The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) is holding a Virtual Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Industry Exchange. The event is open to the public.

When:  Thursday, March 21, 2024, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM  EST (Webinar) 

Where: Virtual Webinar

This Virtual IRA Industry Exchange will include the following:

  • Overview of IRA;
  • Moderated session on the following:
    • Low-embodied Carbon (LEC) Asphalt and LEC Concrete 
    • What, Why, and How of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs);
  • Regional Forecast of IRA Opportunities 

The Virtual IRA Industry Exchange will provide a platform for businesses and other members of the public to share comments and questions on the IRA topics listed above. PBS OAM welcomes feedback, specifically regarding LEC Asphalt, LEC Concrete, and EPDs. 

Please see the following agenda for times and additional details:  

Agenda - March 21, 2024

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM EST:  Kick off and Introductions

11:20 AM - 12:00 PM EST:  Overview of IRA

12:00 PM - 1:45 PM EST:  Moderated session on LEC Asphalt, LEC Concrete and EPDs

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM EST:  BREAK

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST:  Regional Forecast of Upcoming IRA Related Opportunities

The following read ahead information is located in the Attachments/Links section of this notice:

  • IRA One Pager
  • GSA Inflation Reduction Act Information
  • Asphalt - GSA IRA Low Embodied Carbon Requirements 
  • Concrete - GSA IRA Low Embodied Carbon Requirements 
  • Glass - GSA IRA Low Embodied Carbon Requirements
  • Steel - GSA IRA Low Embodied Carbon Requirements
  • Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 
  • Material Requirements
  • Material Requirements FAQs
  • Forecasted Contract Opportunities from PBS FM Industry Day November 2023
  • Overview of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

All interested participants are required to register using the following Registration Link:  https://forms.gle/WsXMzwTtNaxSPqbE7. The registration form provides an opportunity to ask any questions you may have, so please include your questions and feedback. Shortly after registration is complete you will receive an email with a link to login to the event; please save it to your calendar.

The panel will attempt to respond to questions submitted in advance and during the event. 

For more information on GSA’s IRA program, please visit https://www.gsa.gov/real-estate/gsa-properties/inflation-reduction-act. 

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