To enable proactive management of the State’s information technology (IT) outsourcing activities, the Contractor Assessment Program sets out a process to assess and track the quality of IT products and services purchased by State agencies. Contractor assessments will be completed by purchasing agencies and kept on file at ITSD. Completed assessments will be kept on record at ITSD and will serve as past performance data. Past performance data will be available to assist agencies in the selection of IT service providers for future projects. Past performance data may also be utilized in future procurement efforts.