Defining an IT Procurement - 1000

Defining an IT Procurement

SAM, Section 4819.2 defines information technology as “all computerized and auxiliary automated information handling, including systems design and analysis, conversion of data, computer programming, information storage and retrieval, voice, video, data communications, requisite systems controls, and simulation.”

In accordance with SAM, Section 4819.2, any of the activities listed below either individually or in combination are considered IT procurement:

• IT facility preparation, operation, and maintenance.
• Application systems development and implementation, or changes to application systems or programs to meet new or modified needs, or maintenance, including:
  • Systems analysis
  • Systems design
  • Purchase and installation of software
  • Programming services
  • Data or programming conversions
  • Systems and procedures documentation
  • Project appraisal or assessment
• Operation of application systems or programs including handling, assembling, or editing of input-output data or media where IT equipment or IT personnel are used.
• Acquisition, installation, operation, and maintenance of data processing equipment.
• Other installation management activities including:
  • Performance measurement
  • System tuning
  • Capacity management
• Personnel employed in support of, or directly related to, any of the activities listed above, including:
  • Administration
  • Technical services
  • Clerical services
  • Travel
  • Training
  • Preparation of periodic and special reports
  • Control functions directly related to the above activities.