Digital Contracting Cookbook

Introducing the Digital Contracting Cookbook

The goal of the Digital Contracting Cookbook is to provide agencies with information and suggestions about how to acquire digital services, based on the authors' experience. The cookbook is not a "how-to," in the sense that agencies' requirements are different, and there are multiple ways to achieve success.

The TechFAR Handbook, which provides details about compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations ("FAR"), is yet another handy resource for individuals involved with digital-service acquisition. Part of the Digital Services Playbook, the TechFAR Handbook expands on software development strategies and procurement insights. Consider both of these resources as additional helpful guides for your use.

Contents

• Agile Development
• An API-First Data Portal
• Automated Testing
• Continuous Deployment
• Hosting Environments
• Migrating to the Cloud
• Modular procurement and modular design
• Open Source Software
• Source Control
• User-Centered Design