Systems Integration contracts generally have two major components: (1) a Master Services Agreement containing general terms and conditions and (2) one or more task orders that summarize the services to be performed by the SI structured in alignment with the Implementation methodology.
| Step | Tools | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collect and inventory
4 Confirm that all documents related to Systems Integration (SI) services have been collected and inventoried |
|
| 2 | Review and compare
4 Review red-lined SI master agreement and task orders proposed by the vendors on the short list. |
|
| 3 | Summarize Key Negotiating Items
4 After review has been completed, create a summary of the key items that you wish to negotiate with the vendor. |
|
| 4 | Legal review
4 Share the results of your review and your list of negotiating requests with legal counsel before discussing with the vendor. Request edits or additional requests from legal counsel. |
|
| 5 | Negotiate & Close Issues
4 Meet with decision maker at SI Vendor to discuss your requested changes and come to closure of final issues. |
Download Enterprise Integration Toolkit
Fixed Price Performance Incentive COTS SI Contract Template
Task Order Incentive Plan Sample