The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) is responsible for:
(a) Research, development and acquisition, except for military requirements and operational test and evaluation;
(b) Direct management of acquisition programs;
(c) All aspects of the acquisition process within the Department of the Navy;
(d) All acquisition policy, including technology base and advanced technology development, procurement, competition, contracts and business management, logistics, product integrity, and education and training of the acquisition workforce.