scope:

CM policy and procedures, as established by this instruction, are applicable to:

 a. All Level I, IIIA and IV major acquisition projects.

 b. All non-major acquisition projects for which G-SL has determined CM to be a project requirement.

 c. All major modification projects or enhancements for existing operational assets where a Project Officer (PO) is designated by the Chief of Staff. Examples of a major modification project or enhancement include Major Maintenance Availability (MMA), Fleet Renovation and Modernization (FRAM) and Service Life Extension Program (SLEP).

PURPOSE. This instruction is a follow-on to reference (a), which is the basis for all Coast Guard Configuration Management (CM) policies and procedures. It establishes specific requirements and guidelines for implementing CM during the acquisition phase of a Configuration Item (CI). This instruction is applicable to all acquisition projects including major modification projects or enhancements to existing operational assets for which at least one hardware, software or firmware item has been identified as a CI per direction provided in reference (a).