This PPT presentation, given at AEA 2010, describes how government agencies and other evaluation sponsors can procure needed evaluation services and products from appropriately qualified evaluation contractors. Advice focuses on five areas: creating a feasible, agreed-upon concept plan; developing a well-defined request for proposals (RFP); selecting a well-qualified evaluator team that will fulfill the sponsor’s intent; constructively monitoring interim progress; and ensuring the quality and usefulness of major evaluation products.