scope:

a. This policy applies to ships and systems, sub-systems, components, and equipment procured by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and affiliated Program Executive Officers (PEOs). COTS products include hardware, software and firmware.

b. The use of COTS does not modify or alleviate the responsibilities of the ship or equipment acquisition Program Managers from meeting other shipboard, environmental or survivability requirements as required by law, regulation or instruction.

c . This policy does not apply to nuclear programs under the cognizance of NAVSEA 08, including integration of nuclear plants into ships propulsion systems.

Purpose. To establish policy for expanding the use and managing the risks of COTS products in accordance with references (a), (b) and (c).