1. Review the results of the project that you worked with in the previous modules.

2. Assemble the following:

Project scope statement.

Project product or service description.

Outsourcing market conditions (types of contractors you will need).

Any constraints or assumptions to your project that affect solicitation planning.

1. Assume you examined the cost benefits of a "make or buy" decision and have decided to outsource.

2. Create a procurement management plan to include the following:

Best types of contracts for your project.

How estimates will be obtained from vendors.

Operating procedures between the project team and the contracting office (or procurement office). This will include who initiates the purchase request, which office handles the purchase orders, invoicing, etc.