Enabling Technology

The first BUYSMARTER enabling technology is the FCS AI Tool for the Medical Category. BUYSMARTER uses modern technology tools for each phase of the BUYSMARTER operating model. These technologies can be scaled to serve all parts of HHS in a group purchasing environment.

Additional enabling technology will be utilized for each phase of the BUYSMARTER operating model and business process.

Modern Technology Tools:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Layer
  • Blockchain (Distributed Ledger
  • Technology)
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Machine Learning
  • Robotic Process Automation
  • Predictive Learning and Execution

Table 1: BUYSMARTER Enabling Technology

Current Ai Enabled Microservices Future Ai Enabled Microservices
  • FCS AI Tool for the Medical Category
  • Full Requirements Capture
  • OPDIV/STAFFDIV Key Needs
  • Category Roadmap Tool
  • Category Collaborative
  • ESC Acquisition Strategy
  • Contract Recommendation Event Package
  • Cost/Quality/Terms/Requirements Web Crawl
  • Post Award Processing
  • Savings Tracking by Category
  • Continuous Compliance Monitoring
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