Prerequisites for modular contracting
18F describes modular contracting, the process of breaking up large, custom software procurements into a small constellation of smaller contracts. Modular procurement requires agile, product thinking, user-centered design, DevSecOps, and loosely-coupled architecture.
The document details the prerequisites for effective modular contracting in government software procurement, highlighting the importance of agile development, product thinking, user-centered design, DevSecOps, and loosely coupled architectures.
These practices allow agencies to divide large projects into smaller, manageable contracts, ensuring adaptability, continuity, and a focus on user needs, while the absence of any prerequisite can jeopardize the success of modular procurement.
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