The Policy Oversight and Training Division at EPA is responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining acquisition regulations and policies
• Maintaining directives and guidance related to green procurement
• Administering the Agency’s Government Purchase Card Program
• Managing the acquisition training program
• Responding to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
• Providing oversight in acquisition matters
• Performing contract financial monitoring
• Managing the contract audit resolution program
• Approving indirect cost rates for contractors and State agencies
• Providing acquisition support to EPA’s contracting community

The following are links to Federal procurement regulations and resources:

• EPA-Specific Procurement Policy
  • EPA Acquisition Regulations (EPAAR) - Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Government-Wide Procurement Policy
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) - The Department of Defense (DoD), GSA, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) jointly issue the FAR for use by executive agencies in acquiring goods and services.
  • Federal Acquisition Virtual Library - The Federal Government’s one-stop-shop for Acquisition Resources (links to regulations, CBD info, OFPP policy, etc) on the web. 
  • “Greening” Government Procurement - The acquisition of goods and services through the use of sustainable environmental practices, the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program and tips to help government credit card holders make “greener” purchases.
• “Freedom of Information Act” (FOIA) - Information and resources regarding FOIA requests.