COMDTINST 5000.10H — Major Systems Acquisition Manangement (msam)

COMDTINST 5000.10H governs policy and processes for Coast Guard major systems acquisition programs.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 5000.10H
  • Title: MAJOR SYSTEMS ACQUISITION MANANGEMENT (MSAM)
  • Date: 8/11/2023
  • Proponent: CG-924

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It covers acquisition planning and program management from mission analysis and requirements generation through design, development, production, and deployment. The instruction establishes procedures for acquisition reviews, program baselines, cybersecurity, and program protection.

Applies to: All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction.

Topics covered

  • Major systems acquisition programs
  • Acquisition Life Cycle Framework
  • Acquisition Decision Events
  • Acquisition Program Baseline
  • Coast Guard Acquisition Review process
  • Program protection and cybersecurity
  • System requirements definition

Questions and answers

Who must comply with COMDTINST 5000.10H?

All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Instruction. (paragraph 2)

What acquisition activities does COMDTINST 5000.10H address?

Detailed procedures are provided for applying a uniform and disciplined approach to acquisition planning and program management from mission analysis and requirements generation through design, development, production, and deployment. (paragraph 5)

What confidence level and dollars must be used for the LCCE?

The LCCE must be calculated at the 50 percent confidence level in Base Year (BY) dollars defined as the year in which ADE-2A is planned to occur. (paragraph 7)

What must happen if a program returns to an earlier acquisition life cycle point?

If a program needs to return to an earlier point in the Acquisition Life Cycle Framework, a tailored governance structure must be recommended by the CAE, the JRC, OCFO, and the Executive Director, PARM and approved by the ADA, documented in an ADM. (paragraph 7)

What certification must major program managers have?

PMs assigned to manage Level 1, 2, or 3 acquisitions must be certified in accordance with Table 1-1, PM Certification Levels, or as directed by the CG-CAO. (paragraph 1)

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