Commandant
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United States Coast Guard
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COMDTINST 4200.38B
NOV 19 1998
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 4200.38B
Subj: COAST GUARD STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM
1.
PURPOSE. This directive establishes the Coast Guard Standardization Program and
discusses ways to achieve standardization using competitive contracting procedures. The
directive also sets forth procedures for processing and approval of Head of the Agency, as
delegated to the Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) (TAM1206.302-1), determinations
and Justifications for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOCs) when only specified
makes and models will meet the Coast Guard minimum needs. Intended users are all
contracting and program personnel.
2.
ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics
commands, assistant commandants for directorates, commanding officers of headquarters
units, Chief Counsel and special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure compliance with
the provisions of this instruction.
3.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. COMDTINST 4200.38A is canceled.
4.
DISCUSSION. In order to carry out assigned missions successfully, the Coast Guard needs
to maintain a high state of readiness throughout its cutters, aircraft, and other assets.
Standardization usually but not always supports this need by providing for lower life-cycle
costs associated with maintenance, repair, and operation of resources. Increased populations
of standardized items promote economies of scale and increased supportability over the item's
service life. The Coast Guard Standardization Program defines the standardization process.
a.
Acquisition Considerations.
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