Topic: Procurement
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Practica: Learn to Design Institutions That Put People First
Online courses from Civilla regarding human-centered design for public institutions.
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18F Agile-based project approach
18F describes its Agile-based project approach combining iterative software development, product management, user-centered design, and DevOps.
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Launching New Digital Tools for WIC Participants
This toolkit provides guidance for state and local WIC agencies on implementing digital tools to enhance participant engagement and streamline program operations.
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An Agile Software Development Solicitation Guide
Government solicitations to procure custom software are often long, complicated, and take months. By using 18F’s agile contract format, agencies can hire an agile software contractor with a quickly-written dozen-page solicitation, allowing for immense savings in time and money.
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The Government has a Rare Chance to Modernize its Outdated Tech Systems. They Can’t Afford to Waste it.
Part of the $1.9 trillion recovery package that Biden signed into law includes a $1 billion grant to the Technology Modernization Fund. The fund’s purpose is to help federal agencies upgrade their cybersecurity and modernize their technology. The TMF is a chance for federal agencies to move toward a responsive model of government, where people quickly and easily access the resources they need.
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AI Acquisition Resource Dashboard
Interactive dashboard showing Generative AI and Specialized Computing Infrastructure-related contract actions in the U.S. federal civilian government
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Digital Benefits Network: 2024 Year in Review
Recap the work and achievements of the Digital Benefits Network in 2024.
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The UK Technology Code of Practice
The Technology Code of Practice is a set of government guidelines for designing, building, and buying digital services and technology to ensure they are efficient, accessible, and cost-effective in the UK.
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UK Guidelines for AI Procurement
These guidelines provide UK government organizations with best practices for responsibly and effectively procuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
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Improving RFPs with User Research How “Summary Sheets” Can Improve Solicitations
This report explores how "summary sheets" can improve government IT procurement by making RFPs clearer and easier for vendors to evaluate.
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A Field Guide for Financing Public-Sector Integrated Data Systems and Evaluation
This guide provides practical financing strategies for governments to build, maintain, and expand integrated data systems (IDS) and evaluation capacity using federal and non-federal funding sources.
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Defining a Roadmap for Procurement Transformation in Syracuse
Post from the Syracuse Procurement Team discussing their work in transforming procurement in Syracuse, NY.