Acquisition Planning.doc

The document outlines the necessary steps and considerations for the acquisition process. It covers aspects such as the statement of need, applicable conditions, cost goals, required capabilities, delivery requirements, trade-offs, risks, acquisition streamlining, sources of supplies or services, competition, source-selection procedures, budgeting, product or service descriptions, test and evaluation programs, logistics considerations, government-furnished property and information, environmental and energy conservation objectives, security considerations, contract administration, and other relevant considerations. It also includes milestones for the acquisition cycle and identifies participants involved in the acquisition plan preparation.