Acquisition begins at the point when agency needs are established and includes the description of requirements to satisfy agency needs, solicitation and selection of sources, award of contracts, contract financing, contract performance, contract administration, and those technical and management functions directly related to the process of fulfilling agency needs by contract.
Acquisition involves contractually fulfilling agency needs.
Contracts are awarded immediately following acquisition.
Two boys  competing against each other on a balancing rod, while others look on.
A woman is picking out candy.
The dogs are seated on the kitchen floor.
A man is welding.
Under no circumstances should resources be wasted on this.
The boy is not wearing shorts.