NAVFAC P-300 Management of Transportation Equipment

2.17.1 Commercial Activities (CA) Program. In recent years, a variety of factors have
served to decrease the availability and use of Government forces in the performance of
maintenance, operations, and other base support services at Naval activities. The policy
and procedures for the operation of the Navy CA are contained in OPNAVINST 4860.7
and are implemented by related NAVSUPSYSCOM and COMNAVFACENGCOM letters.
The OMB Circular A-76 contains policies for acquiring CA products and services needed
by the Government and provides a comprehensive Cost Comparison Handbook as a
supplement. Program inquiries connected with transportation equipment support shall
be directed to the appropriate TEMC.
a. Contracts with commercial contractors for transportation related services
should always stipulate the status of all equipment provided to the contractor (see
paragraph 3.15). Generally stated, any equipment provided to the contractor, but
operated by Government personnel will remain Government owned, be replaced by the
Government, and subject to approved IOs. Generally stated, any equipment provided to
the contractor and operated by contractor personnel will be replaced by the contractor
and will not be subject to approved IOs.
b. A copy of the transportation portion of the CA study should be forwarded to
the cognizant TEMC for their review and input.
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