§ 2545. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1)
The term “acquisition” has the meaning provided in section 4(16) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403
(16)).
(2)
The term “defense acquisition system” means the workforce engaged in carrying out the acquisition of property and services for the Department of Defense; the management structure responsible for directing and overseeing the acquisition of property and services for the Department of Defense; and the statutory, regulatory, and policy framework that guides the acquisition of property and services for the Department of Defense.
(3)
The term “element of the defense acquisition system” means an organization that employs members of the acquisition workforce, carries out acquisition functions, and focuses primarily on acquisition.
(4)
The term “acquisition workforce” has the meaning provided in section
101
(a)(18) of this title.
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