Identifying and analyzing requirements is a foundational phase in the procurement lifecycle. It must follow a systematic procedure to ensure that needs are clearly, completely, and accurately defined. This structured process typically involves steps such as requirements elicitation from stakeholders, analysis to resolve conflicts and prioritize needs, specification into a formal document, and validation to confirm the requirements meet the intended purpose. A systematic approach minimizes ambiguity, reduces the risk of scope creep, and provides a solid basis for developing the solicitation, the statement of work, and ultimately, the contract itself.

B. statement of work: The Statement of Work (SOW) is an output of the requirements analysis process; it documents the final, validated requirements, but it is not the procedure itself.

C. procurement management plan: This is a high-level plan that outlines the overall procurement strategy and process, but it is not the specific, detailed procedure for analyzing requirements.

D. contract terms and conditions: These are the legal and administrative clauses that govern contract performance and are formulated after the requirements have been identified and analyzed.

1. National Contract Management Association. (2019). Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK) (6th ed.). Section 2.1.1, "Define Requirements." The text states, "Defining requirements is a systematic effort to identify and document the needs of the customer and other stakeholders." This directly supports that the process should be a systematic procedure.

2. Garrett, G. A. (2006). World-Class Contracting (4th ed.). CCH Incorporated. Chapter 5, "Planning for World-Class Results," emphasizes the need for a structured and disciplined approach to requirements definition as part of the overall acquisition planning process.

3. Project Management Institute. (2017). A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) (6th ed.). Section 5.2, "Collect Requirements." This section describes the process of determining, documenting, and managing stakeholder needs and requirements. The use of various tools and techniques (e.g., interviews, focus groups, prototyping) constitutes a systematic procedure for requirements analysis.