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Navy strategic sourcing strategy for office products.(News You Can Use)

Publication: Navy Supply Corps Newsletter
Date: Saturday, July 1 2006

On April 12, 2006, Dr. Delores M. Etter, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition (ASN(RD&A)), signed an acquisition policy implementing the Navy's sourcing strategy for office products. A key feature of the strategy is the use of DoD EMALL for purchasing most office supplies. By implementing the policy, the Navy will achieve immediate savings, improve opportunities for small businesses, and enhance the collection of spend data for future spirals of strategic sourcing.

The policy, which is effective May 1, 2006, directs all purchases of

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