Frequently asked questions
Answers about ProcureForce—our public procurement consulting, training, software, and how we work with government agencies and organizations. Don't see your question? Get in touch.
General
What is ProcureForce®?
ProcureForce® is a public procurement advisory and government contracting support firm—and the maker of ProcureForce® Software, an AI-powered procurement platform. We help public agencies and organizations modernize procurement: solicitations, evaluations, contract administration, supplier engagement, training, and more.
Who does ProcureForce work with?
Cities, counties, state agencies, school systems, public authorities, higher education institutions, special districts, and nonprofits. We work as an extension of your procurement team, remotely or on-site.
What areas do you serve?
ProcureForce is based in Atlanta, Georgia and serves government agencies and organizations nationwide, both remotely and on-site.
Who founded ProcureForce?
ProcureForce was founded by Malcolm Ali (NIGP-CPP, CPPB, GCPM), a public procurement leader and Google Certified Prompt Engineer who has managed purchasing across transit, public health, county, municipal, university, and nonprofit organizations. He is also the author of The 10 Contract Commandments and TrapGPT: The Hustla's Guide to AI.
Services
What does a public procurement consultant do?
A public procurement consultant helps government agencies plan, run, and document purchases—developing solicitations such as IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs, supporting evaluations and awards, strengthening contract administration, and training staff. ProcureForce provides this support as an extension of your procurement team.
What is solicitation development?
Solicitation development is the drafting of clear, compliant competitive procurement documents—IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and pricing schedules—so agencies attract stronger competition and better responses.
Can ProcureForce provide interim or temporary procurement staffing?
Yes. We provide interim capacity, temporary procurement staffing, and project-based purchasing support during vacancies, workload spikes, transitions, audits, or major initiatives—so agencies maintain continuity and compliance.
Does ProcureForce offer procurement training for government staff?
Yes. ProcureForce delivers customized procurement training for government employees, department heads, project managers, and evaluation committees, covering procurement fundamentals, ethics, evaluations, contract administration, and responsible AI use.
How can ProcureForce help with procurement audit readiness?
ProcureForce reviews procurement files for completeness and consistency—solicitations, approvals, evaluations, addenda, awards, and contracts—so your records are documented and defensible before auditors or public records requests.
Can ProcureForce help increase vendor participation and supplier diversity?
Yes. We develop outreach strategies, vendor education, and inclusive participation programs that expand competition and make it easier for qualified local, small, and diverse businesses to compete—without compromising fairness or compliance.
Does ProcureForce provide legal advice on contracts?
No. We provide procurement-focused contract review and redlining—flagging business, scope, pricing, and compliance concerns—to support administrative review. It is not a substitute for your agency's legal counsel.
ProcureForce® Software
What is ProcureForce Software?
ProcureForce Software is an AI-powered procurement platform that helps agencies draft solicitations, build scopes of work, track compliance checklists, support evaluations, and manage contracts in one organized workspace.
Is ProcureForce Software available now?
ProcureForce Software is in active development. You can request a demo or early access, and we'll keep you posted as new capabilities roll out.
How does the AI work—and is it safe to use in government?
The platform uses practical, human-supervised AI to help draft solicitations and scopes, organize files, and flag risks before documents go out. People stay in control of every decision—the goal is better tools and faster workflows, not removing human judgment or accountability.
Working together
How do we get started?
Reach out through our contact page or request a consultation. We'll have a short, no-pressure conversation about your priorities and scope practical options to your timeline and budget.
How much does it cost?
Engagements are scoped to your needs—project-based or ongoing capacity support. Contact us with what you're working on and we'll provide options and a quote.
Still have a question?
Tell us what your agency or organization is working on and we'll point you to the fastest path forward.