(1) Vendor needs to provide environmental management systems. • EMS/EPDM (Environmental Management Systems Environmental Program and Data Management) is the framework for continual program and process improvement through clearly defined environmental roles and responsibilities, planning requirements, budgeting, effective implementation and operation, and management review. • Environmental Program and Data Management support includes planning; implementation and operation support; checking; management and oversight; studies, analyses, and evaluations; training; help desk support; and engineering and technical expertise. Such support shall sustain and improve the functionality of the EMS with the creation of training materials, data collection, and data analysis and presentation tools, and daily support to aid in continued maintenance by government personnel. • Environmental Program and Data Management will require implementing technology to improve internal communications, automating internal processes, and increasing productivity and efficiency to reduce the burden and cost of compliance with relevant legislative and mission requirements, thereby enabling military and civilian personnel to focus on higher–value activities and mission objectives.