Contracting Process for Acquisitions flowchart

The Contracting Process for Acquisitions flowchart is generalized for teaching purposes in the small business (SBP) courses and not specific to governing policies and regulatory requirements for any specific type of acquisition (DoDI 5000.2 (ACATs); DoDI 5000.74 (Services) and others). SBPs must understand the type of acquisition applicable to any new and/or recurring requirements and follow those governing policies and regulations accordingly.