There are many Department-wide strategic sourcing instruments that have been awarded for goods and services that are commonly acquired across the DOE complex. These instruments have been awarded in accordance with all applicable Federal and DOE regulations/policies and are available for use by authorized DOE federal and major site and facility contractor personnel. The use of these instruments offers numerous cost, time, and resource benefits, including:

• Significant leveraged discounts off GSA or market pricing for commonly acquired goods arid services;

• Fast order placement - most orders can be placed in day;

• Enhanced socio-economic goal achievement — most awardees are small, disadvantaged, 8(a), service disabled, veteran-owned, etc.

Detailed information on these instruments and other information pertaining to DOE’s Strategic Sourcing Procurement are contained on the website which has been enhanced to be more user-friendly and to provide more detailed information pertaining to these awards, including on-line access to the Statement of Work, item descriptions, contractor size, points of contact, and ordering procedures.

All STRIPES buyers personnel should review the list of products and services available on the website and should satisfy any requirements for such products and services by using the appropriate strategic sourcing instrument prior to initiation of any new instrument for the same products or services.  Questions concerning strategic sourcing should be directed to Aleta.Boylan@hq.doe.gov or (202)287-1608.