Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 32 - National Defense last revised: Feb 06, 2026
§ 21.605 - Acquisition.

The acquiring (by purchase, lease, or barter) of property or services for the direct benefit or use of the United States Government (see more detailed definition at 48 CFR 2.101). In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 6303,procurement.

authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 10 U.S.C. 113.
source: 68 FR 47153, Aug. 7, 2003, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 32 CFR 21.605