IT Outsourcing and RFP (Request for Proposal)

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Part 1: Search the internet for articles about “IT outsourcing.” Describe what types of products and services are being outsourced, and in what industries. List two examples. Explain why companies are outsourcing some of their products and services. Lastly, summarize the pros and cons of IT outsourcing. Write up your responses in two pages. Part 2: Search the internet for a sample RFP (request for proposal) or go to the following website (www.fbo.gov and click Select to View Opportunities) to see RFP examples from the federal government. Read through one real-world RFP associated with IT and document the following: What product or service is being requested? What is the response date or deadline? Who is the proposal to be submitted to? For example, who is named as the primary point of contact?