(a) For new contracts and orders above the micro-purchase threshold, contracting officers may insert a solicitation provision to include an evaluation factor for an offeror's Sustainable Acquisition Plan.

(b) When a solicitation includes the provision at 852.223-70, Instruction to Offerors—Sustainable Acquisition Plan, offerors shall include a Sustainable Acquisition Plan in their technical proposal addressing the sustainable products and services for delivery under any resulting contract.

The contracting officer shall insert the provision at 852.223-70, Instruction to Offerors—Sustainable Acquisition Plan, in solicitations above the micro-purchase threshold.