scope:

This instruction applies to NAVSEA's Technical Warrant Holders (TWHs) including NAVSEA's warranted Waterfront Chief Engineer, Program Executive officers (PEOs), Ship program Managers and Acquisition and logistics organizations that are associated with the procurement of NAVAL Ships' CSIs and services for CSI repair, modernization or overhaul. This instruction applies to in-service repair and includes new construction of Naval Platforms when elements are contractually invoked by be building specifications.

Purpose

To establish the technical requirements, procedures and processes for implementing the Naval ships' CSI Program, as required by reference (a). This instruction specifies requirements, procedures, and responsibilities for the determination of items as CSIs, CSI identification, CSI specification/standard and drawing review, source approval sourcing and provisioning, and oversight of CSIs.