United States Government Glossary of Interagency and Associated Terms/acquisition planning

by Federal Government of the United States

acquisition planning - the process by which the efforts of all personnel responsible for an acquisition are coordinated and integrated through a comprehensive plan for fulfilling the agency need in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. It includes developing the overall strategy for managing the acquisition.

(SOURCE - GSA/ DOD, FAR, VOL I CH A)

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acquisition planning - The process by which the efforts of all personnel responsible for an acquisition are coordinated and integrated through a comprehensive plan to fulfill needs in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost. This includes developing the overall strategy for managing the acquisition.

(SOURCE - DOS/ USAID, FAM, 14 FAM 112)