Best Practices for Government Procurement of Data-Driven Technologies
A practical guidance document outlining best practices for government procurement of data-driven technologies to improve transparency, accountability, and oversight.
This report provides structured recommendations for each stage of the technology procurement process, from defining the problem and selecting the appropriate solicitation method to evaluating proposals and negotiating contracts.
It emphasizes documenting pre-solicitation assessments, carefully choosing procurement approaches (e.g., RFI, RFP, experimental pilots), and incorporating strong data governance provisions addressing data ownership, security, auditing, risk assessment, and vendor accountability. The guidance also highlights common legal, ethical, and operational risks associated with data-driven tools—such as automated decision systems—and includes references to additional procurement resources to support responsible, equity-centered technology acquisition.
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