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* **Which cloud model do you need**? You’ll first need to see which [products]({{ site.baseurl }}/cloud-solutions/) meet your need. You can then determine if those solutions are infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), or software as a service (SaaS). SaaS solutions may be easier to procure than other models because [FedRAMP](https://fedramp.gov/) offers a separate authorization program for what they call "[low-impact software as a service](https://tailored.fedramp.gov/).”

## Develop an acquisition strategy
Once you’ve got these questions answered, you can start making decisions about what kind of procurement you want to make. Every agency is different, but if you’re purchasing from GSA, here are the major considerations.
Once you’ve got these questions answered, you can start making decisions about what kind of procurement you want to make. Every agency is different, but if you’re purchasing from GSA, here are the major considerations.

* **Which vehicle will you choose**? At GSA, cloud services are available via [IT Schedule 70](https://www.gsa.gov/technology/technology-purchasing-programs/it-schedule-70) and [governmentwide acquisition programs (GWACs)](https://www.gsa.gov/technology/technology-purchasing-programs/governmentwide-acquisition-contracts-gwacs). Each has their advantages — for example, GWACs offer lower prices via pooled purchases, while Schedule 70 has a broader range of products and services available.


* **Will you bundle technology with labor**? It’s possible to procure both tech and assistance at the same time. Depending on your agency’s needs, this may or may not be necessary. For more, take a look at our sample [Statement of Objectives on Cloud Migration Services]({{ site.baseurl }}/templates/statement-of-objectives/).
* **Will you bundle technology with labor**? It’s possible to procure both tech and assistance at the same time. Depending on your agency’s needs, this may or may not be necessary. For more, take a look at our sample [Statement of Objectives on Cloud Migration Services]({{ site.baseurl }}/acquisition/templates/statement-of-objectives/).

* **Which type of contract should you use**? Just as in the rest of government, there are three types of contract: firm-fixed-price (FFP), cost reimbursement, and time and materials (T&M). Once again, there are advantages and disadvantages to each; for example, FFP contracts are simpler but won’t ever let you underspend if you need less resource than you anticipated.

* **Will you buy directly or through a cloud service reseller**? Some cloud services are directly available on GSA IT Schedule 70, and some are available via resellers who can help you access discounted pricing rates.

## Leverage our acquisition templates
Once you’ve conducted the market research to determine which solutions meet your need, how to bundle services and labor, and where to solicit your request, you can leverage our cloud-friendly [acquisition templates]({{ site.baseurl }}/templates/).
Once you’ve conducted the market research to determine which solutions meet your need, how to bundle services and labor, and where to solicit your request, you can leverage our cloud-friendly [acquisition templates]({{ site.baseurl }}/templates/).

## Get help
Cloud acquisition is rarely simple, but if done well it can drastically improve your capabilities and save money, too. If you’d like more assistance with acquisition, visit our [support]({{ site.baseurl }}/support/) page.

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