The Department of Energy (DOE) Strategic Plan 2014-2018 includes language designed to expand the use of strategic sourcing across the Department for both federal procurement and contractor Management & Operating (M&O) procurements. This Policy Flash includes a memorandum signed on August 7, 2014 by the Senior Procurement Executives for DOE and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The memorandum introduces the initiatives which DOE will implement and/or continue in order to propel the Department towards achievement of the goal included in the DOE Strategic Plan. The memorandum also includes examples that procurement offices can consider for summarizing plans for cost savings and calculating cost savings plans.