scope:

This instruction defines that the Surface Ship Maintenance and Modernization Directorate (SEA 21 )/Commander Naval Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) enterprise will modify planning and execution processes for GFM to work to an objective delivery milestone as well as a threshold requirement.

a. The new GFM delivery milestones are as follows:

(1) A-90 day delivery of all materials is the new OBJECTIVE REQUIREMENT.

(2) A-30 day delivery of all materials remains the THRESHOLD REQUIREMENT.

b. The applicable category types of GFM that will be required to plan to and execute to an A-90 delivery objective are as follows:

(1) Repair.

LLTM procured by the individual regional maintenance centers (RMC) via the supply system, open purchase or other sources.

(2) Modernization.

(a) Modernization LLTM and kitted materials procured from the planning yards.

(b) Modernization Government Furnished Equipment provided by the Participating Acquisition Resource Managers.

c. The respective RMC commands and modernization managers have authority to deviate from the A-90 delivery objective in specific circumstances defined as follows:

(1) Hazardous Materials - GFM that includes hazardous material components will be exempt from the A-90 requirement if deemed necessary to maintain safety of personnel.

(2) GFM With Shelf-Life Limitations - GFM with components that have shelf-life expiration limitations are exempt from the A-90 delivery requirement.

(3) Large Size GFM Components - Large size GFM components such as major radar or Gun system upgrades are exempt from the A-90 delivery requirement if necessary due to waterfront space and storage limitations.

Purpose.

To provide guidance and modified processes for planning and execution efforts supporting the early identification, procurement and delivery of Government Furnished Material (GFM) for both repair and modernization work scope on surface ships adding A-90 days before the start of availability as the new objective required delivery date for all GFM materials for all Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availabilities.