The figure is a process flow diagram comprising activities, connectors, inputs/outputs and decisions.
This diagram depicts the Level 3 process flow for Subprocess 3.1.1 – Determine Requirements. It starts with a connector from Business Process 1.1 – Manage Planning and Budgeting, which provides input in the form of an approved budget or an ad hoc requirement. Both inputs lead to Activity 3.1.1.1 – Identify Goods/Services Needed. The flow continues to Activity 3.1.1.2 – Define Requirements, which also has a connector from Subprocess 3.1.5 – Manage Contracts. The flow continues to Activity 3.1.1.3 – Examine and Select Procurement Vehicle Options, and then to the connector for Subprocess 3.1.2 – Determine/Exercise Expenditure Initiation Authority.