scope:

Scope and Applicability. The provisions of this instruction are applicable to:

a. Navy commands and activities

(1) performing administrative, personnel, or operational training functions (including financial resourcing) for deployed units requiring HSP support;

(2) assessing or mitigating cyber vulnerabilities of HSP contractors or systems;

(3) performing assessment or inspection functions over HSP processes;

(4) providing training pipelines and formal instruction regarding HSP acquisition and services;

(5) exercising operational control of Navy's deployed units including scheduling of port visits, and vetting and approval of unit requirements;

(6) awarding, executing, and administering HSP contracts and procedures for HSP contractor payment; and

(7) interacting with HSP contractors.

b. Deployed Navy units generating requirements and receiving goods and services provided through HSP contract support.

Purpose. To prescribe oversight, coordination, and direction for Department of the Navy's (DON) business process for acquiring husbanding services during port visits per references (a) through (e); and to codify a repeatable, holistic process that is independent of person, provides a clear governance, and has checks and balances with an inspection and feedback process.