§ 2545. Definitions

In this chapter:

• (1) The term “acquisition” has the meaning provided in section 131 of title 41 .
• (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 .