IT Acquisition Policy

Policy Owner: Manager, IT Business Management

Note: An owner must be a PCES-level manager or higher.

This policy provides formally documented management expectations and intentions.

1. PURPOSE

The centralization and control of information technology (IT) acquisition activities ensures that the Postal Service will negotiate the most beneficial agreements possible by consolidating requirements.  It also ensures that compatible, effective, and required hardware and software solutions will operate effectively in the Postal Service infrastructure.

2. SCOPE

This policy applies to all Postal Service functional organizations, employees, suppliers, business partners, and contracted vendors seeking to acquire information technology solutions or products targeted for the corporate technology infrastructure.

3. POLICY

All information technology acquisition activities, including hardware, software, telecom, and professional services (IT PM), must be managed through Technology Support, IT Business Management.  Technology Support will coordinate all IT acquisition needs with Supply Management.

Any exception to this policy must be documented and have the VP of Information Technology’s/ITO’s written approval.

4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

• Enterprise Architecture Policy
• Handbook AS-508 - Section 508
• Section 508 Policy
• Trial and Evaluation of Information Technology Hardware and Software Products Policy

5. REVISION HISTORY

Version #1.0
Section(s) Revised:        N/A
Revision Description:      Baseline
Revision Date:               

Version #1.1
Section(s) Revised:        All
Revision Description:      Updated the look and feel to be consistent with the other policies, processes, and standards.
Revision Date:                08/25/2010