### Question
How does the law define acquisition process?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2773*, **acquisition process** is defined as:

> the acquisition process for a project, as defined in Department of Energy Order 413.3B (relating to project management and project management for the acquisition of capital assets), or a successor order

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2773*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 42-ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER VII-BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATTERS > Part C-Other Matters**

