Chapter highlights:
Purpose: This chapter sets forth required and valuable award and post-award information technology (IT) procurement policies and guidelines.
Key points:
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Upon completion of negotiations, if applicable, and before awarding any IT contract, the assigned procurement lead must validate the supplier is in compliance with certain critical contractual or statutory requisites.
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Unless exempted through legislation, before awarding any IT contract valued at $250,000 or greater, or a contract for a major project, agencies must obtain required VITA reviews and approvals. Additionally, the Procurement Governance Review (PGR) process must be followed for any technology investment valued at $250,000 or greater.
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It is recommended that within 30 days of contract award, a contract kick-off meeting be conducted.