COMDTINST 5231.2
15 MAY 1988
4.
PROCEDURES.
a.
Notification. Notification to Commandant(G-TIS) is required for a planned AIS which
meets the following criteria:
(1)
Software for the AIS will be used by more than one unit or by more than one
Headquarters office; or
(2)
Includes acquisition of hardware, software, ADP services, facilities management,
software development, and/or maintenance where the purchase is expected to
exceed ,000. "Purchase" means the total expected cost a contract(s) or
purchase(s) to implement the system. Purchase does not equate to life-cycle, but
for multi-year contracts the full potential value of the contract must be used.
Procurement may not be "split" to avoid this threshold.
b.
AIS Notification. For an AIS that requires Commandant (G-TIS) notification as
discussed above, an AIS Notification must be prepared following the format of enclosure
(1) and be received by Commandant(G-TIS) a minimum of thirty days before proceeding
with system acquisition or development. The level of detail should reflect the size of
AIS investment or impact on the organization. An AIS Notification should not exceed 2-
3 pages.
c.
Approval. Approval of an AIS Proposal by Commandant (G-TIS) is required for the
following systems:
(1)
Systems where information processed by the AIS originates outside of Headquarters
but is collected and processed to meet the requirements of a Coast Guard Program;
or
(2)
Software for the AIS will be used by units located within the geographical
boundaries of more than one district; or
(3)
Includes acquisition of hardware, software, ADP services, facilities management,
software development, and/or maintenance where the purchase is expected to
exceed 0,000. See 4.a(2) above.
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