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14 U.S.C. § 1134
Acquisition, production, deployment, and support
(a)In General.—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)Elements.—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.(Added Pub. L. 111–281, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 15, 2010, 124 Stat. 2947, § 574; renumbered § 1134, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 108(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4208.)Editorial NotesAmendments2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 574 of this title as this section.