Just as my Quick Hitter series on the FAR, my Quick Hitter series on the GSAR is meant to simplify contracting business with the government. This time with GSA.
GSAR 523.105 Sustainability Exceptions
GSAR 523.101 mandates GSA to go green which matches the overall federal initiative (FAR 23). That being said, GSA does have some agency prescribed exceptions.
COs at GSA must buy green unless delivery of the buy takes too long compared to that of competitors competing for the same buy, if performance requirements are sacrificed, if the green company is too expensive, if going green makes the entirety of the project lifecycle too expensive or agency directives or EOs prohibit such at a given time.
The CO must document their rationale not to go green.
Please don’t view these exceptions as a deterrent. If you are a green company with green principles then that gives you a leg up on the competition if you can deliver your good or service at a reasonable price and in a reasonable amount of time.
Being a green company does not make the contracting process more difficult. However, if you are one then I do recommend writing a technical proposal and inputting how your company is Green and how it helps the environment for the specific buy.
If you think I can help you then email nicholas.s.robertson@outlook.com for your introductory email and free consultation. 
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