IC 9-14.1-1-4: "Procurement"

Sec. 4. (a) "Procurement" includes buying, purchasing, renting, leasing, or otherwise acquiring.

(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 or procuring.