Acquisition is the conceptualization, initiation, design, development, test, contracting, production, deployment, logistics support, modification, and disposal of weapons and other systems, supplies, or services (including construction) to satisfy DoD needs, intended for use in or in support of military missions. Reference the Defense Acquisition Workforce Program Desk Guide at http://www.hci.mil/docs/Policy/Guidance%20Memoranda/DoDI_5000_66_Desk_Guide_Signed_20_July_2017.pdf
