Title 14 — Coast GuardRelease 119-73not60
§1134 Acquisition, Production, Deployment, and Support
Title 14 › Subtitle SUBTITLE I— ESTABLISHMENT, POWERS, DUTIES, AND ADMINISTRATION › Chapter 11— ACQUISITIONS › Subchapter II— IMPROVED ACQUISITION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES › § 1134
Summary
Commandant must keep production and support steady, test systems throughout development, and accept systems after trials show full operational capability. Commandant must award production contracts, ensure deliveries meet the acquisition baseline cost and schedule, verify staffing and training, and create a transition plan for long‑term support.
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Title 14, §1134
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(a)The Commandant shall—
(1)ensure there is a stable and efficient production and support capability to develop an asset or capability for the Coast Guard;
(2)conduct follow-on testing to confirm and monitor performance and correct deficiencies; and
(3)conduct acceptance tests and trials prior to the delivery of each asset or system to ensure the delivered asset or system achieves full operational capability.
(b)The Commandant shall—
(1)execute production contracts;
(2)ensure that delivered assets and capabilities meet operational cost and schedules requirements established in the acquisition program baseline;
(3)validate manpower and training requirements to meet system needs to operate, maintain, support, and instruct the assets or capabilities; and
(4)prepare an acquisition project or program transition plan to enter into programmatic sustainment, operations, and support.
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14 U.S.C. § 1134
Title 14 — Coast Guard
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60