Section 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)1134,, 132 Stat. 4208.EDITORIAL NOTES
AMENDMENTS2018- Pub. L. 115-282 renumbered section 574 of this title as this section.