"For every problem, no matter how complex, no matter how difficult the situation, there is always a solution that is simple, straightforward, quick, -- and wrong."
Richard Branton
Software Acquisition involves all activities required to transform a “formal” need to an implementation-ready solution with minimal “surprises” at a realistic cost. An effective software acquisition process must often overcome many obstacles/constraints including the following:
Budget constraints including the cost of the study and the cost of the product(s).