This framework for technology acquisition offers a structured method for selecting and applying delivery models based on the nature, scale, and complexity of each initiative. It introduces nine proven models, each aligned with a specific acquisition scenario—ranging from agile software delivery to enterprise service integration.
Built for scalability and adaptability, the framework enables technology leaders to align sourcing and implementation strategies with capability requirements, funding constraints, and operational contexts. It promotes consistency in planning and oversight while supporting flexibility in execution.
Grounded in established lifecycle practices and informed by methodologies such as ITIL® and systems engineering, the framework provides a credible, actionable foundation for organizations aiming to strengthen delivery discipline while maintaining strategic focus.
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This framework supports effective planning and execution across a broad range of technology efforts. Whether you're developing in-house solutions, integrating commercial products, or delivering shared services, it offers a model-driven foundation to guide decisions and investments.
- Select the Most Suitable Delivery Model
The nine models define distinct pathways based on delivery scale, integration needs, and complexity—enabling better alignment between initiative type and execution method. - Develop Stronger Business Cases and Proposals
Clear links between acquisition methods and delivery outcomes help you create proposals that are both outcome-oriented and aligned with strategic funding priorities. - Match Sourcing Strategies to Capability Goals
Model-specific guidance supports informed sourcing decisions—whether you’re building internally, adopting COTS, or leveraging managed services—ensuring alignment with technical and operational needs. - Apply Adaptive Governance with Confidence
Defined decision points and phased structures make it easier to tailor oversight and approval processes without sacrificing agility or responsiveness. - Plan Sustainment from the Outset
Lifecycle considerations embedded across all models help ensure that transition, support, and long-term operations are addressed early, minimizing downstream risks.
This resource equips IT leaders and delivery teams with a repeatable, outcome-driven approach for making technology acquisition decisions, structuring programs, and delivering enterprise value with confidence.
