outlining public procurement process

1. identification of a need
2. procurement
3. choice of procurement methods
4. statement of requirement
5. preparation of solidification procurements
6. selection of bidders
7. invitations of bids
8. receipt of bids
9. bid opening
10. bid evaluation
11. negotiation
12. decision to award contract
13. publication of best evaluation bidders
14. award of contract
15. debriefing unsuccessful bidder
16. contract management
17. contract amendments
18. management of deviations
19. accreditation of alternative
20. alternative procurement system