This document discusses project procurement management. It defines procurement as acquiring goods and services from outside sources. Experts predict the worldwide IT outsourcing market will grow to over $580 billion by 2016. U.S. federal spending on IT outsourcing is projected to increase from $6.6 billion in 2002 to nearly $115 billion by 2015 due to emphasis on e-government, homeland security, and shortage of IT workers in government. The document outlines the procurement process and different types of contracts used.