Allen&Spade, a Firearms Manufacturer, Has Received a New Order for Customized

Allen&Spade, a firearms manufacturer, has received a new order for customized handguns. The company understands that the production of this order will require a new set of machinery. With the help of its engineers, the company has figured out the specifications of the machinery required. Which of the following is the immediate next step that the company should take?

A) Evaluating proposals from machinery providers
B) Acquiring proposals from machine manufacturers
C) Purchasing new machines
D) Searching for machine manufacturers
E) Selecting an order routine