Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 4200.38B
The following format and minimum information shall be included in each D&F submitted.
U. S. COAST GUARD
Contracting Activity:
DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS
FINDINGS
1.
Include the nature and description of the action being taken. Provide statements of fact or
rationale to support the determination to be made.
2.
Provide the statute or regulation applicable to the requirement and on which this D&F is
based.
3.
The findings shall contain sufficient facts or rationale to convincingly justify the
determination. In addition, it should include estimated quantities and any options. Obtain
supporting documentation from appropriate requirements, technical, and contracting
personnel.
4.
Consider the following costs in support of this action. Explain and include supportable
estimated savings and cost avoidance for each cost.
a.
Design cost.
b.
Inventory cost.
c.
Provisioning cost.
d.
Training cost.
e.
Repair facility cost.
f.
Administration and management support cost.
g.
Any other cost where savings or avoidance can be achieved.
DETERMINATION
Make a determination based on the findings that is justified under the applicable statute or
regulation.