COMDTINST 4000.12 — Operatonal Logistics Support Plan (olsp) For The Acquistion Of Bar Code Equipment For The U.s. Coast Guard

COMDTINST 4000.12 governs the fielding, use, maintenance, and logistics support of bar code equipment for the U.S. Coast Guard.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 4000.12
  • Title: OPERATONAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT PLAN (OLSP) FOR THE ACQUISTION OF BAR CODE EQUIPMENT FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD
  • Date: 10/13/1995
  • Proponent: CG-441

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The publication covers bar code system components, acquisition, mission employment, life cycle costs, allowances, fielding, maintenance, supply support, training, and transportation. It requires compliance by specified commanders and commanding officers, limits organizational maintenance, and establishes property database entry for items over $1,000.00.

Applies to: Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands and unit commanding officers shall comply with the requirements of this OLSP.

Topics covered

  • Bar code equipment
  • Mission employment
  • Life cycle costs
  • Maintenance support
  • Supply support
  • Allowances and fielding
  • Configuration management

Questions and answers

Who must comply with COMDTINST 4000.12?

Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands and unit commanding officers shall comply with the requirements of this OLSP. (paragraph 2)

What is bar code equipment used for in Coast Guard inventory management?

Bar code equipment is an inventory management tool, currently being used at SUPCENs Baltimore and Curtis Bay (future ELC), Baltimore, Maryland, and the ARSC, Elizabeth City, North Carolina. (paragraph 2)

What maintenance can an organization perform on bar code equipment?

The organization will not perform any maintenance except as identified in the user's manual furnished by the contractor. (paragraph 3)

When must a bar code item be entered into the Unit Financial System Property Database?

Each bar code item, over the dollar threshold of $1,000.00, shall be entered into the Unit Financial System (UFS) Property Database, in accordance with the Property Management Manual (COMDTINST M4500.5 .series). (paragraph 3)

Who provides hardware and embedded software maintenance during the warranty period?

Hardware and embedded software maintenance will be provided by the contractor during the warranty period. (paragraph 3)

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