Washington SB6281 mandates an economic assessment before state agencies purchase third-party cloud computing services.

Washington SB6281 requires state agencies to conduct an economic assessment before purchasing any third-party, commercial cloud computing service. The assessment must analyze various computing deployment models, including public, private, hybrid, and on-premises solutions. It must consider the expected life-cycle cost, service level needs, business requirements, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. The assessment results must be submitted to the state agency and the Office of Financial Management for review and approval at least 30 days before procurement.

Washington SB6281 mandates an economic assessment before state agencies purchase third-party cloud computing services.

Washington SB6281 requires state agencies to conduct an economic assessment before purchasing any third-party, commercial cloud computing service. The assessment must analyze various computing deployment models, including public, private, hybrid, and on-premises solutions. It must consider the expected life-cycle cost, service level needs, business requirements, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. The assessment results must be submitted to the state agency and the Office of Financial Management for review and approval at least 30 days before procurement.