IC 5-22-2-24: "Purchase"

Sec. 24. (a) "Purchase" includes buy, procure, rent, lease, or otherwise acquire.

(b) The term includes the following activities:

(1) Description of requirements.

(2) Solicitation or selection of sources.

(3) Preparation and award of contract.

(4) All phases of contract administration.

(5) All functions that pertain to purchasing.