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Determining a preliminary sourcing strategy — that is determining whether the purchase should be made through multiple sourcing, single sourcing, or sole sourcing — is another basic component of the purchase plan. The complexity of the sourcing strategy will depend on the size and scope of the purchase, but at this point in the process, the purchase/SCM team should make a preliminary decision regarding which type of sourcing strategy will in fact provide the Postal Service with the best value. In doing so, the purchase/SCM team must specifically consider whether any sourcing strategy may potentially negatively impact the Postal Service’s commitment to establish a strong and competitive supplier base by putting SMWOBs at a competitive disadvantage. In these instances, the purchase/SCM team should gather and analyze the pertinent data supporting the preliminary sourcing strategy and make a preliminary determination that the strategy is justified. Depending on the nature of the purchase, the proper data and analysis to determine the appropriate strategy may be obtained through:
Again, this is only a preliminary determination. Further analysis and justification for a particular strategy may be necessary when the purchase/SCM team makes its final sourcing decision, especially if the decision is to go with a single source. More information on this subject is contained in the Section 2-20, Develop and Finalize Sourcing Strategy.
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